Tiger Woods returns to action alongside son Charlie at the PNC Championship
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After recovering from a sixth back surgery, Tiger Woods will make his first competitive start since The Open at the PNC Championship in Florida.
Tiger Woods in competitive action has remained a rarity in 2024 with the 15-time major winner set to make only his sixth appearance of the season at the family-focussed PNC Championship.
Of his five 2024 outings, Woods has completed a 72-hole week just once, back at the Masters in April, missing the cut at the remaining majors, and withdrawing from the Genesis Invitational after 24 holes in February.
However, Woods will only have to hobble through 36 holes in Orlando, teaming up with his son Charlie as he has done every year since 2000, in the unique family-based event that invites players who have won majors or The Players Championship.
Last year saw Bernhard Langer and his son Jason take the spoils by two strokes ahead of David and Brady Duval on 25-under. Tiger and Charlie registered their best finish in 2021, finishing runners-up to John Daly and his son John Daly II.
Making his highly anticipated debut in 2024 will be Fred Couples, playing alongside his 16-year-old stepson Hunter Hannemann. The field is once again littered with past and present stars including Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Nick Faldo, Padraig Harrington, and current women’s World No.1 Nelly Korda who tees it up alongside her father Petr.
What is the format of the PNC Championship?
The PNC Championship features 20 teams playing a Texas Scramble format across 36 holes. Both players tee off before deciding on which ball to play. This format continues for every shot until the ball is in the hole.
Where is the PNC Championship played?
The PNC Championship is hosted at the Greg Norman-designed Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Orlando Grande Lakes in Florida. The Ritz-Carlton has been home to the tournament since 2012.
Who is in the field for the PNC Championship?
Full field for the 2024 PNC Championship:
Tiger Woods and his son Charlie
Padraig Harrington and his son Paddy
Trevor Immelman and his son Jacob
Fred Couples and his step-son Hunter Hannemann
Steve Stricker and his daughter Izzi
Justin Leonard and his son Luke
Sir Nick Faldo and his son Matthew
Nelly Korda and her father Petr
Stewart Cink and his son Connor
Lee Trevino and his son Daniel
Annika Sorenstam and her son Will McGee
Vijay Singh and his son Qass Singh
Nick Price and his son Greg
Gary Player and his grandson Alexander Hall
Mark O’Meara and his son Shaun
Tom Lehman and his son Sean
Bernhard Langer and his son Jason
Matt Kuchar and his son Carson
David Duval and his son Brady
John Daly and his son John II
How to watch the PNC Championship
Viewers in the UK can watch the PNC Championship on Sky Sports Golf.
All times GMT
Saturday, 21 December: Sky Sports Golf, 18.00
Sunday, 22 December: Sky Sports Golf, 16.30
Viewers in the US can watch via the Golf Channel and NBC.
All times EDT
Saturday, 21 December: Golf Channel, 13.00 | Peacock, 14.30 | NBC, 16.00
Sunday, 22 December: Golf Channel, 11.30 | Peacock, 12.30 | NBC, 13.30
Fans can also keep up to date with the action via the NBC Sports app.
PNC Championship: Tee times
Tee times and groups can be found here once released.
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Tiger Woods has played the PNC Championship every year since 2000 with his son Charlie.
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John Daly and son (John Daly II) won the PNC Championship in 2021.
