Kim Si-woo and Kim Joo-hyung have been invited to participate in the Hero World Challenge, hosted by golf legend Tiger Woods.
The organizing committee announced on October 20 that the two players are among the initial 17 participants confirmed for the event.
This tournament invites only the top 20 ranked players based on their world rankings at the end of the Tour Championship. The remaining three participants will be announced later.
This marks Kim Si-woo's first invitation to the event. He has had a strong year on the PGA Tour, finishing as a runner-up three times and placing in the top 10 on 11 occasions. He became the first Korean player to surpass $10 million in season earnings and qualified for the Tour Championship by finishing in the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings. He also represented the International Team in the Presidents Cup against the U.S. team.
Kim Joo-hyung will be making his third appearance at the Hero World Challenge. He finished tied for 10th in his debut in 2022 and secured solo second place in the 2024 tournament, finishing behind Scottie Scheffler.
The initial list includes seven players ranked within the top 10 in the world, including world No. 1 Scheffler, who aims for his third consecutive victory following wins in 2023 and 2024. Other notable participants include Hideki Matsuyama, a two-time champion, and first-time competitors Ryan Gerard and Jacob Bridgeman.
According to the organizers, the 17 players on the initial list have collectively achieved 106 PGA Tour victories and 11 major championships. Eleven of the players also participated in the 2026 Presidents Cup.
Founded by Woods in 2000, the Hero World Challenge is not a regular tour event but awards world ranking points. This year's tournament will take place from December 3 to 6 at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas, featuring 72 holes of stroke play.
Woods' participation in the event has yet to be confirmed.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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