Legendary golfer Tiger Woods hopes to visit India in future

Golfer Tiger Woods is still hoping to visit India for a competitive event, which he has not been able to do in the 10 years he has been Hero's global partner. Then, there is Woods' close friend Pawan Munjal, who is thrilled to extend his partnership with the star-studded Hero World Challenge for another six years until 2030 and with Woods continuing as its global partner until 2030. The third thing that brought a big smile on Munjal's face was that he was able to bring three players of Indian origin into the Hero World Challenge field – Sahith Thegala, Akshay Bhatia and Aaron Rai.

This tournament with participation of 20 top golfers of the world will start from Thursday.

Munjal said, “If you remember, at one time we had Anirban (Lahiri), which was a great thing to have. He was in the top-30 then. It is the best field to have three boys of Indian origin and top-20 India. It's a big deal for.

“I and many of you are looking for an Indian star on the golf map to really grow the game in India. I am sure even if they are not Indian, they are of Indian origin, I am sure “The entire country will be very, very excited and very proud of that fact.” Indian-American Thegala is ranked 12th in the world, Indo-British Rai is ranked 21st and Indian-American Bhatia is ranked 31st as the entire field of 20 comprises players ranked in the world's top-40.

On expanding his relationship with the tournament, Munjal said, “It was easy. Like I said, we've had an incredible 10-year journey together, which has benefited both of us, the Foundation, the Hero brand globally “There is no doubt about it.” Woods commented: “Well, it's exciting news for all of us at the Foundation that Hero MotoCorp has supported us here for the last 10 years and it's really amazing to see this relationship and our partnership continuing through 2030. We're very proud of it.” Because of this I am able to help and serve more youth.

“All the players who have come here over the years have supported this event, some of them have started their own foundations because of the impact Pawan and I have had on this event and our various charities.

“We've had a great relationship and a great partnership over the last 10 years, so I think it was a very natural thing for us to continue this relationship into 2030 and hopefully we can build on it over the next five or so years.” Can.” , it was better than the first 10 and then hopefully even bigger in the future.” Hero and the Tiger Woods Foundation came together for the HWC in 2014 and will now stay together until at least 2030, making it the largest on the PGA Tour. Will become one of the long relationships.

Woods, who has often chosen the HWC, which he hosts, as an event to test his fitness and preparation ahead of the upcoming season, admitted, “Yeah, I'm disappointed. I'm looking forward to competing at this level. Not yet physically ready. Many times I came back here, I was ready to start competing and playing again. Unfortunately, not this time, I have to give myself the best for the next year and further competitions. To give the opportunity to still continue training Need.” On the issue of the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which finances the LIV Series, Woods said, “I think all of us who have been a part of this process would have thought it went quicker than it did. Even if it did happen, we are still standing by the DOJ (Department of Justice) rules and saying it is giving us Hominis Dominus that it will be done.

“Even if we've made a deal by now, it's still in the hands of the DOJ, but we wish we had something more concrete and forward than we have right now. But things are very fluid, we're still working.” Be it, from a policy board perspective or an enterprise perspective, things are moving forward and they are certainly moving forward.” On his return to competitive golf, Woods is still eager and optimistic.

“The fire to compete still burns. The difference is the recovery of the body to do it isn't the same as before. I still love doing it, I love competing, I love competing in anything “Whether we're playing cards or I'm playing golf. It doesn't matter what it is, I love to compete,” Woods said.

Leading the field at the Hero World Challenge from December 5 to 8 is world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who is also the FedEx champion, two-time Masters champion (2022 and 2024) and defending champion here.