Hero World Challenge 2025
Overview
Dates: December 4, 2025 to December 7, 2025
Location: Barbados
Course: Albany Golf Club
Course Par: 72
Course Length: 7449
Prize Purse: $5000000
The 2025 Hero World Challenge is set to be played December 4–7 at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, featuring 20 of the world’s top-ranked golfers. Tiger Woods is hosting but will not compete due to recent Achilles and back surgeries. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler headlines the field, aiming for a third straight victory
Preview
Albany Golf Club is a par-72 layout measuring 7,449 yards, designed by Ernie Els with input from Tiger Woods. It blends links-style features with tropical elements, offering a distinctive test:
Par 5s: Long and challenging, including the 632-yard 9th hole and the 602-yard 6th hole.
Par 3s: Varied lengths, from the short 179-yard 5th to the demanding 217-yard 8th.
Risk-Reward Holes: The drivable par-4 7th (366 yards) and par-4 14th (307 yards) tempt aggressive play.
Wind Factor: Coastal breezes often influence scoring, making shot shaping and trajectory control vital.
Scoring: Despite its length, Albany yields low scores to elite players—Scheffler’s -25 in 2024 tied the tournament record.
The Hero World Challenge is not just a “silly season” event—it’s a showcase of golf’s elite in a relaxed but competitive setting. Past winners highlight the dominance of modern stars like Scheffler and Hovland, while Albany’s long par 5s, strategic short par 4s, and coastal winds make it a course that rewards creativity and precision.
Outrights
| Player | Points | Type | UK Odds | Places | Outright US Odds |
| Cameron Young | 4 | Each Way | 12/1 | 4 | +1300 |
| JJ Spaun | 3 | Each Way | 14/1 | 4 | +1400 |
As its a very limited field we suggest 2 players of good value to win or place in the top 4.