When the initial field was announced three weeks ago, there was hope Woods would be added later as one of three exemption spots but he has since undergone lumbar disc replacement surgery and his return date is unknown.

The 15-times major champion has not competed since he missed the British Open cut in July 2024 and also had surgery in March to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon.

The 15-times major champion has not competed since he missed the British Open cut in July 2024 and also had surgery in March to repair a ruptured left Achilles tendon.

–Reuters–