Is Phil Mickelson Playing Tiger Woods’ Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas?

The Hero World Challenge is a little closer than you might think; Tiger Woods-hosted event is ready to entertain. While Woods himself is not going to play, many other players will be present at the event. Phil Mickelson, who is currently playing more PGA TOUR Champions events, has been a part of the events’ previous editions.

That being said, let’s find out if Mickelson will be playing at the Albany Golf Club in Albany, Bahamas.

Will Phil Mickelson be playing at the Hero World Challenge this year?

As per current reports, Mickelson will not be playing the Hero World Challenge this year. His schedule has been packed for the whole season, his last event being the Champions Tour’s Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS. As 2021 is about to end, Mickelson seems to have wrapped up for the year, and will probably make his return to the course next year. However, Mickelson would have received an invitation following his major win.

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Mickelson’s last PGA Tour event was the Fortinet Championship, where he finished T36. As mentioned, he last played the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS, which he won. The six-time major winner has won three out of his four Champions Tour events, making his presence known right from the start.

LA JOLLA, CA – JANUARY 23: Phil Mickelson drink some coffee on the 1st hole on the South Course during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course on January 23, 2020. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Does Mickelson prefer the Champions Tour?

Mickelson has previously spoken about the regular and Champions Tour, about how he prefers the latter these days. It might end up affecting his PGA Tour schedule, save for a few highlight events.

“I’m having fun playing in these,” Mickelson earlier said about the senior tour. “I don’t feel like there are tournaments on the regular tour that are really exciting me to get out and play, so it’s fun for me to get out here and work on a few things that I’m trying to improve on and play with guys that I know”.

He even spoke about a rain delay once, where he knew everyone in the locker room while playing on the Champions Tour. On the PGA Tour, Mickelson is less aware of the younger players and feels like he only knows a third of those people.

September 21, 2021; Kohler, Wisconsin, USA; U.S. Team vice-captain Phil Mickelson waves to the fans along the eighth hole during a practice round for the 43rd Ryder Cup golf competition at Whistling Straits. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

While Mickelson will not be playing in Albany, let’s take a look at other players competing at the Hero World Challenge.

Abraham Ancer
Daniel Berger
Patrick Cantlay
Bryson DeChambeau
Harris English
Tony Finau
Tyrrell Hatton
Viktor Hovland
Brooks Koepka
Hideki Matsuyama
Rory McIlroy
Collin Morikawa
Patrick Reed
Justin Rose
Xander Schauffele
Scottie Scheffler
Webb Simpson
Jordan Spieth
Henrik Stenson
Justin Thomas

Most of them in the Bahamas this week for the #HeroWorldChallenge

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— Anand Datla (@SportASmile) November 29, 2021

With only a few days left for the event, the field is confirmed for now. “The enthusiasm among the world’s best golfers to compete in the 2021 Hero World Challenge is at an all-time high,” said Mike Antolini, tournament director. “We are excited for the tournament’s return to Albany, Bahamas”. 

The tournament will take place from December 2 to 5, a total purse of $3,500,000.

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