There was some information to cheer about — and a few not — forward of the Hero World Problem golf event set to tee off on the picturesque Albany Golf Course within the Bahamian capital on Thursday.
Addressing the media right here on Tuesday, Pawan Munjal, chairman of Hero MotoCorp, introduced that his firm, which has been related to the invitational occasion for 10 years, will proceed because the title sponsor.
As well as, the legendary Tiger Woods, who hosts the event by way of the TGR Dwell basis, will stay Hero’s international company accomplice till 2030.
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Woods, whereas thanking Hero for the continued help, mentioned he was disillusioned at not making certainly one of his comebacks on the event as he was not bodily able to compete on the highest stage as a result of restoration and rehabilitation from a hard again weren’t up to speed as but.
“Given the variety of occasions I’ve come again right here, I used to be prepared to begin competing and taking part in once more. Sadly, not this time. I nonetheless have to hold coaching to offer myself the very best likelihood going into subsequent yr and the occasions forward,” mentioned the 15-time Main champion.
“I’m nonetheless not there. These are 20 of the very best gamers on the earth, and I’m not sharp sufficient to compete towards them at this stage. So after I’m able to compete and play at this stage, then, I’ll add the champion golfer who has received this occasion 5 occasions.”
Requested concerning the negotiations between the PGA Tour and PIF [that backs LIV Golf] about reaching an settlement to discover a resolution to the deadlock that has affected the game in myriad methods, Woods, who’s a part of the PGA Tour coverage board, mentioned constructive talks had been occurring often, although the scenario remained fluid.
(The author is in Nassau on the invitation of Hero MotoCorp)