Tiger Woods, the winner of the inaugural tournament announces his participation in the PGA TOUR’s “ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD” as the defending champion.

September 24, 2020

Press Release

Tiger Woods, the winner of the inaugural tournament announces his participation in the PGA TOUR’s “ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD” as the defending champion.

～ A message from Woods to the fans looking forward to the tournament ～

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ZOZO Inc. (headquartered in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Representative Director, President & CEO: Kotaro Sawada), which operates the online fashion retail website “ZOZOTOWN” (https://zozo.jp/) will be hosting the PGA TOUR tournament “ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD” (Oct 22^nd~ 25^th, 2020) this year. Tiger Woods ("Woods"), overwhelming recognized as a legendary professional golfer and winner of last year's inaugural tournament, has announced his intention to participate in this year's tournament again.

The inaugural ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, held last October, was affected by torrential rains that forced us to partially postpone the competition, and also lead to the absence of spectators during the course of the tournament. However, thanks to the superior golf from the players and golf fans who cheered them on, as well as to everyone involved, the tournament ended with many excited golf fans gathered in Japan, witnessing an emotional victory speech by Woods who captured his record-tying 82nd victory.

And today, Woods announced on his official Twitter account “I am excited to defend my title at the ZOZO Championship. It is disappointing that we will not be able to play in Japan this year, but Sherwood Country Club will be a great backdrop for what I know will be a great Championship.”, and will participate in the tournament on Oct 22^nd ~ 25^th.

We also received a video message from Woods to his fans who have been looking forward to the tournament.

Woods is recognized as a legend in professional golf, establishing an astonishing record of first place in the former world rankings, winning 15 major tournaments, as well as earning the most prize money in history throughout his career. He is also the first champion of the inaugural ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, where he captured his record-tying 82nd victory. The whole world is paying attention to Woods’s performance at the “ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD”.

This year's second annual ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP will be held at a different venue, the Sherwood Country Club in California, USA a location that will allow us to prepare for the impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the various preventative measures being taken by the U.S. government. (*)

With the participation of Woods, and our determination to deliver an exciting tournament, we are confident that this year’s “ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD” will be better than ever.

Moreover, we believe in the positive power of the sport of golf, which is loved by people of all ages, genders, and nationalities. we will work towards realizing our corporate philosophy, “Make the world a better place, bring smiles to the world - Be unique, be equal.”

*Please refer to the press release on Sept 2^nd regarding the change of tournament venue.
“PGA TOUR'S “ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP”, to be held in California, USA as the “ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD” this year.”
（https://corp.zozo.com/en/news/20200901-5169/）

About Tiger Woods

Name

Tiger Woods

Date of birth

December 30^th, 1975 (44 years old)

Professional career

Since 1996（24 years）

Nationality/Birthplace

United States of America, California

Total victories

107 worldwide, 15 major titles

Official World Golf Rankin

22^nd place (As of September 23^rd, 2020)

PGA TOUR

Organization

PGA TOUR

Representative

Commissioner, Jay Monahan

Location

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA

By showcasing golf’s greatest players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our fans, partners and communities worldwide.

Members on the PGA TOUR represent the world’s best players, hailing from 29 countries and territories (93 members are from outside the United States). Worldwide, PGA TOUR tournaments are broadcast to 212 countries and territories in 23 languages. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving. In 2019, tournaments across all Tours generated a record $204.3 million for local and national charitable organizations, bringing the all-time total to more than $3 billion.

ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD

Tournament name

ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD

Golf course

Sherwood Country Club, California, USA

Tournament schedule

October 22^ndThursday ~ 25^th Sunday, 2020

Competition style

72-hole stroke play with no cut

Prize money

$8MM USD (approximately 850 million yen)

*Assumption: 1 USD = 106 yen