Hero World Challenge 2025 — Top 10 Trends

About Hero World Challenge

The Hero World Challenge is an annual PGA Tour event held at Albany GC in Albany. The 2025 edition takes place Dec 3 - 7 with a prize fund of $5m.

Where is The Hero World Challenge played?

The Hero World Challenge is played at Albany GC, a par 72 course measuring 7,449 yards. Designed by Ernie Els, the course opened in 2010. Located in Albany.

When does The Hero World Challenge take place?

The Hero World Challenge is contested annually during the PGA Tour season. The 2025 edition was held Dec 3 - 7.

What type of grass is used at Albany GC?

Albany GC features Bermudagrass throughout — on the greens, fairways and Bermudagrass rough. Bermudagrass is common at warm-climate venues and tends to produce a firm, fast surface.

What does it take to play well at The Hero World Challenge?

Historically, players who contend at The Hero World Challenge gain the most strokes on approach (+0.60 SG/round) and off the tee (+0.49 SG/round). Around the green also matters, with top-10 finishers averaging +0.28 SG/round.

What happened at The Hero World Challenge in 2024?

In 2024, The Hero World Challenge was won by Scottie Scheffler at -25.