Hero World Challenge: Albany Golf Club course guide, start time, odds and how to watch

Robert MacIntyre is the highest-ranked European in attendance at Albany Golf Club this weekCredit: Getty Images

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Where is the Hero World Challenge being held?

Albany Golf Club, Albany, New Providence, The Bahamas.

When does the Hero World Challenge start?

The first round at Albany Golf Club begins at 3.46pm GMT on Thursday, December 4.

Where can I watch the Hero World Challenge?

Live on Sky Sports Golf from 6.30pm on Thursday, December 4.

Hero World Challenge course details

Course	Albany GC, Albany, New Providence, The Bahamas
Prize money	$5m ($1m to the winner)
Field	20
Cut	No cut
Length	7,449 yards
Par	72
Course make-up	Five par-five holes, eight par-fours, five par-threes
Course type	Parkland
Course records	72 holes 263 Bubba Watson (2015), Scottie Scheffler (2024) 18 holes 61 Rickie Fowler (2017)
Course winners taking part	Hideki Matsuyama, Scottie Scheffler (twice)

Course overview

The World Challenge's traditional home was Sherwood Country Club, California, where it was staged from 2000 to 2013, but it moved to Isleworth Country Club, Florida, in 2014, then to Albany in 2015.

Albany is a luxury resort on the island of New Providence, which opened in December, 2010. Ernie Els designed the course and is a member there, along with Tiger Woods.

The straightforward, open, relatively rough-free, links-style track encourages aggressive golf. There was no event in 2020 due to Covid. The field size increased from 18 to 20 in 2021

What will it take to win the Hero World Challenge?

Bubba Watson overpowered Albany in 2015, going 13 under par for the five par-fives and 12 under par for the rest of the course. Big-hitters carrying hot putters can destroy this track.

Who is taking part?

Scottie Scheffler and JJ Spaun endured a challenging Ryder Cup in New YorkCredit: Getty Images

World number one Scottie Scheffler is making his first competitive appearance since a disappointing Ryder Cup performance. US Open champion JJ Spaun is also in attendance.

Highest-ranked players in field (world ranking in brackets)

Scottie Scheffler (1), JJ Spaun (6), Robert MacIntyre (7), Justin Rose (10), Harris English (11).

Hero World Challenge weather forecast

Sunny, warm and calm, before a cloudy final round.

Hero World Challenge key stat

Four of the last six winners of the World Challenge have been European.

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