Tiger Woods won't play in Hero World Challenge

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When the Hero World Challenge takes place Dec. 5-8 in the Bahamas, tournament host Tiger Woods will not be part of the field.

Still recovering from his latest surgery, on his back last September, Woods had the option of joining the 20-player field in the exhibition event but announced Monday he would not do so.

"I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at th