Tiger Woods will not compete in the December 5-8 Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas, the 15-times major winner said on Monday, extending his long absence from competition.
Tournament host Woods was not listed on the initial player field last month but had been widely expected to take one of three exemption spots for the competition, an unofficial event that features 20 of the world's top players.
The American has not competed since he missed the British Open cut in July and subsequently underwent micro-decompression surgery for nerve impingement on his lower back in September.
"I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at the Hero World Challenge, but always look forward to being tournament host," the 48-year-old Woods wrote on X.
Woods did not cite a reason for his absence but has kept a limited competitive schedule for years due to several injuries.
The tournament's three exemption spots went to two-time major winner Justin Thomas, 2015 PGA Championship winner Jason Day and 20-year-old Nick Dunlap, who picked up a pair of wins on the tour this year.
Hazlewood takes six wickets as Australia win first Test
Bethell returns as England name squads for Australia white-ball tour
Rwanda to bring F1 back to Africa for first time since 1993
Ronaldo on target as Al-Nassr win after security delay
Coventry savour first home Premier League win in 25 years
