Tiger Woods returns to the PGA Tour this week but he will not be playing in the 2021 Hero World Challenge. The golf great will be hosting the four-day tournament at the Albany Golf Course in New Providence, Bahamas.
Established in 2000, Woods has hosted the event each year, this will be his first public appearance since his car accident earlier this year. In an interview with Golf Digest, Woods said his full-time playing career is over, but he’ll pick and choose a few events to play after he nearly lost his leg in the accident back in February.
The Hero World Challenge is a benefit for The Tiger Woods Foundation, but it does not FedEx Cup points or official money as it is an unofficial event, even though it is on the PGA Tour schedule. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the 2020 edition of the tournament was canceled, but 2019 winner Henrik Stenson will return for this year’s event. He will be joined by 20 of the best golfers in the world including Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas. The purse will be $3.5 million.
Start Times and Channels
The NBC and Golf Channel broadcast team for the four-day tournament will feature Steve Sands on play-by-play, David Feherty and Tom Abbott from the tower, Notah Begay and John Wood on the course, and interviews will be conducted by Jimmy Roberts.
Below, are the tee times for each day. Featured Groups will be available on PGA Tour Live and NBC will air the later times on Saturday and Sunday.
| Date | Tee-time (ET) | Channels |
| Day 1 (Thursday, December 2) | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | GOLF Channel, NBCSports.com, PGA Tour Live |
| Day 2 (Friday, December 3) | 1:30 – 4:30 PM | GOLF Channel, NBCSports.com, PGA Tour Live |
| Day 3 (Saturday, December 4) | 12-2:30 PM 2:30-5 PM | GOLF Channel, NBC, NBCSports.com, PGA Tour Live |
| Day 4 (Sunday, December 5) | 11 AM-1 PM 1-4 PM | GOLF Channel, NBC, NBCSports.com, PGA Tour Live |
Thursday’s Tee Times & Pairings
| TIME | PLAYER | PLAYER |
| 11:05 a.m. | Matt Fitzpatrick – Sheffield, ENG | Tyrrell Hatton – High Wycombe, ENG |
| 11:16 a.m. | Scottie Scheffler – Dallas, TX | Sam Burns – Shreveport, LA |
| 11:27 a.m. | Webb Simpson – Charlotte, NC | Daniel Berger – Jupiter, FL |
| 11:38 a.m. | Harris English – Sea Island, GA | Tony Finau – Salt Lake City, UT |
| 11:49 a.m. | Patrick Reed – The Woodlands, TX | Abraham Ancer – Reynosa, MEX |
| 12:00 p.m. | Henrik Stenson – Gothenburg, SWE | Viktor Hovland – Oslo, NOR |
| 12:11 p.m. | Justin Rose – London, ENG | Xander Schauffele – San Diego, CA |
| 12:22 p.m. | Collin Morikawa – La Cañada, CA | Rory McIlroy – Holywood, NIR |
| 12:33 p.m. | Justin Thomas – Louisville, KY | Brooks Koepka – West Palm Beach, FL |
| 12:44 p.m. | Bryson DeChambeau – Clovis, CA | Jordan Spieth – Dallas, TX |
How to Watch the 2021 Hero World Challenge?
The best part of cord cutting is that you can cancel at any time, as there aren’t any long-term commitments like cable or satellite. Oftentimes, streaming providers offer free trials so you can test the service out during an event like the 2021 Hero World Challenge before your account is charged.
Below you can check and see if your streaming provider offers the 2021 Hero World Challenge.
Watch the PGA Tour: Hero World Challenge on Sling TV
Starting at $46/mo., subscribers of Sling Blue with Sports Extra can watch all of the Hero World Challenge coverage on Golf Channel.
Watch the PGA Tour: Hero World Challenge on Hulu + Live TV
For as low as $64.99, Hulu + Live TV is the perfect place to watch the 2021 Hero World Challenge as it includes Golf Channel and more than 70 other channels. The streaming platform also includes DVR.
Watch the PGA Tour: Hero World Challenge on fuboTV
The world’s largest sports-oriented streaming service fuboTV includes Golf Channel in its Family plan for only $64.99/mo. With over 110 channels and DVR, fuboTV is one of the best values out there.
Watch the PGA Tour: Hero World Challenge on DIRECTV STREAM
For $95/mo., the Ultimate package provided by DirecTV Stream includes Golf Channel. On top of DVR, DIRECTV STREAM Ultimate includes three-month subscriptions to HBO Max, Starz, Cinemax, Showtime, and Epix, along with over 130 channels, so there’s something for everyone.
Watch the PGA Tour: Hero World Challenge on YouTube TV
For $64.99/mo., YouTube TV offers a complete package to watch all of the action live from St. Simons Island, Georgia. Golf Channel is included along with 80 other channels, plus DVR, so you can record your favorite moments
Other Ways to Watch the PGA Tour: Hero World Challenge
All of this weekend’s golf action will be available to stream on NBCSports.com with sign-in authentication, and on PGA Tour Live for $9.99 per month or $64.99 for the whole season.