Tiger Woods tipped to play in Hero World Challenge, but his friend says it could come with a twist

Tiger Woods could be in action at the Hero World Challenge in December, a close friend of the 15-time major winner has said.

Woods has made only three appearances in 2022, all in major championships, as he continues to struggle with the leg injury he suffered in a car crash in 2021.

It was suggested in July that Woods could next tee it up again at the Hero World Challenge, an event he hosts, in the Bahamas in early December.

Woods revealed 17 of the 20-player field for the Hero World Challenge earlier this week, with three spots still to be claimed.

One of those slots could be for Woods, and his college friend Notah Begay feels that could happen. But the former multiple PGA Tour winner feels it could be with a caveat of the 46-year-old using a cart exemption.

Woods has the option to request a cart to play on the PGA Tour, but he has always maintained he would not disrespect the game by doing that.

Although the Hero World Challenge carries world ranking points, it is not a regular PGA Tour event – leaving things open for Woods to use a cart.

Begay feels none of the other players would have an issue with Woods using a buggy.

“With everything that’s gone on and how he’s really stood up on behalf of the players and the Tour, I don’t think we would begrudge him a whole lot of anything these days,” Begay said.