Tiger Woods' Hero World Challenge has been cancelled as a result of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
The event in the Bahamas, hosted by 15-time major winner Woods, was set to take place in December but it was called off on Monday.
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It means there will be no opportunity for Henrik Stenson to defend his title in Albany, where a star-studded field of 18 players had been scheduled to compete.
"Given the current global restrictions and ongoing developments resulting from COVID-19, the 2020 Hero World Challenge will not be played this year," read a statement from tournament organisers.
"This decision was made with the health and wellbeing of all tournament constituents and the Albany community in mind.
"We look forward to hosting 18 of the top players in the world and welcoming tournament guests to Albany, Bahamas next year."
The 2020 Hero World Challenge has been canceled. https://t.co/ItuV1bWLWT
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) October 19, 2020
