Will Zalatoris’ injury issues have reared their head again, forcing him to withdraw from the Rocket Mortgage Classic. The news comes as a major setback for Zalatoris, who has battled back injuries for much of his career.
Zalatoris cited a back injury as the reason for his withdrawal from the tournament. He had been scheduled to tee off on Thursday, but withdrew on Tuesday. The injury is the latest in a series of setbacks for Zalatoris, who has missed several tournaments this season due to injury.
Zalatoris is one of the most promising young players in golf, and his withdrawal from the Rocket Mortgage Classic is a major disappointment for fans. He is currently ranked 10th in the world and is considered to be one of the favorites to win a major championship.
The PGA Tour has launched a ‘Speed of Play Working Group’ to address pace-of-play issues by 2026. This initiative aims to improve the spectator experience and optimize the flow of tournaments, reinforcing the Tour’s commitment to enhanced gameplay.
The final day of the AIG Women’s Open will be Saturday, August 26 at Walton Heath Golf Club in Surrey, England. Third-round tee times will begin at 7:30 a.m. BST (2:30 a.m. ET).
TV coverage in the U.S. will be on Golf Channel from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET and NBC from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. In the U.K., Sky Sports will have live coverage from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. BST.
The third round will be crucial in determining the winner of the AIG Women’s Open. The top players on the leaderboard will be looking to make a move, while those further back will be trying to close the gap.