The Tribune

TGR Live and Tavistock Group announced India-based Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, has extended its title sponsorship of the Hero World Challenge.

The 2018 Hero World Challenge is scheduled to be played at Albany November 29 to December 2, and will feature tournament host Tiger Woods and an invitation-only field comprised of the top ranked golfers in the world.

"The Hero World Challenge has evolved into a global event highlighting the world's best golfers year after year," Woods said.

"I'd like to thank Pawan Munjal and Hero MotoCorp for their continued support of the tournament. Together with Tavistock Group, we are very excited to continue growing the Hero World Challenge at Albany."

The Hero World Challenge is a four-round, 72-hole stroke play event with a $3.5 million purse, a $1 million winner's prize and official world golf ranking points awarded. It will be held at Albany's par-72, 7,302-yard championship golf course for the fourth consecutive year.

Live television coverage of the event will be provided by Golf Channel during all four rounds and by NBC during the third and fourth rounds.