The ESPN chain estimated the economic offer at around three million dollars, but Tiger Woods has decided not to play in Saudi Arabia in 2020, belonging to the European Tour. "I just don't want to go there. It's a long trip," confirmed the winner of 15 majors about the tournament that starts on January 30 and where players like Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed will meet. Brooks Koepka, Henrik Stenson, Shane Lowry, Tony Finau or Phil Mickelson.
Woods offered some clues to his resounding decision during a press conference in the Bahamas, where on Thursday the Hero World Challenge kicks off, a tournament he organizes. "I understand the policy behind this, but golf can also help grow and heal some things," he said without citing specifically the continuing human rights violations of the Saudi monarchy.
Tiger's resignation adds to the previous refusals of Rory McIlroy and Paul Casey, who will not receive the juicy bonuses of this tournament, which is played at the Royal Greens Country Club. There is a circumstance that the PGA does not allow this type of cash prize for mere registration. A practice that is common in the European circuit.
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