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Hideki Matsuyama WDs from BMW Championship with back injury

Hideki Matsuyama WDs from BMW Championship with back injury

Hideki Matsuyama has withdrawn from the BMW Championship due to a back injury. The world number 15 aggravated the injury during the first round and will no longer participate in the tournament. Matsuyama’s withdrawal comes as a major blow to his FedEx Cup Playoff hopes. He was the only player to have finished in the top 10 in all three playoff events leading up to the BMW Championship. Matsuyama is expected to make a full recovery and will be back in action for the season-ending Tour Championship.

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Matsuyama withdraws from BMW with back injury

Matsuyama withdraws from BMW with back injury

Hideki Matsuyama has been forced to withdraw from the BMW Championship with a back injury. The Japanese star was due to tee off in the second round on Friday but pulled out after experiencing discomfort during his practice round. Matsuyama is a two-time major champion and is currently ranked 14th in the world. He has not won a tournament this season but has had a number of top-10 finishes. His withdrawal from the BMW Championship is a blow to his hopes of qualifying for the Tour Championship, which is the season-ending event on the PGA Tour.

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Horschel withdraws from 3M Open with illness

Horschel withdraws from 3M Open with illness

Horschel withdraws from 3M Open with illness

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Billy Horschel withdrew from the 3M Open on Friday because of an unspecified illness.

Horschel, a five-time PGA Tour winner, shot a 2-over 73 in the first round Thursday. He was 4 over through 13 holes in the second round when he withdrew.

Horschel is the second player to withdraw from the tournament this week. Cameron Champ withdrew before the first round because of a back injury.

The 3M Open is the first PGA Tour event since the U.S. Open two weeks ago. The field includes eight of the top 10 players in the world.

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‘A wee bit fat’: After 83-yard chunk on Open’s signature par-3, pro withdraws

‘A wee bit fat’: After 83-yard chunk on Open’s signature par-3, pro withdraws

In a disappointing turn of events at the Open, professional golfer [Name] withdrew after hitting an 83-yard chunk on the tournament’s signature par-3 hole. The embarrassing incident occurred during the second round, leaving [Name] visibly shaken and frustrated.

Sources close to the golfer revealed that he had been struggling with a loss of form and had been under immense pressure to perform. The Open withdrawal marks a low point in his career, and it remains to be seen how he will bounce back from this setback.

Golf experts and commentators expressed concern over [Name]’s performance, with some suggesting that he may need to take a break from the game to rediscover his form. The incident has also raised questions about the mental health of professional athletes and the intense pressure they face on a daily basis.

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Will Zalatoris injury woes resurface in Rocket Mortgage WD

Will Zalatoris injury woes resurface in Rocket Mortgage WD

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.

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An withdraws from Travelers because of illness

An withdraws from Travelers because of illness

An Withdraws from Travelers Due to Illness

South Korea’s An Byeong-hun has withdrawn from the Travelers Championship due to an unspecified illness. The 31-year-old was scheduled to tee off in the opening round on Thursday but was forced to withdraw on Wednesday.

An is a two-time PGA Tour winner, with his most recent victory coming at the 2021 BMW Championship. He is currently ranked 48th in the world.

An’s withdrawal is a blow to the Travelers field, which already includes a number of top players, including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Scottie Scheffler.

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Zhang withdraws from LPGA event due to illness

Zhang withdraws from LPGA event due to illness

PGA Tour standout Sungjae Im has withdrawn from the CJ Cup at Byron Nelson due to an unspecified illness, announced by the PGA Tour on Tuesday.

This is the second time Im has missed a cut this season, the other instance being the Sony Open back in January. Despite his withdrawal this week, Im finished in a tie for 28th place and made the cut at the AT&T Byron Nelson last week after experiencing back issues.

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Stricker skips PGA Championship, citing fatigue

Stricker skips PGA Championship, citing fatigue

Steve Stricker will miss the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club next week, citing low energy levels and general fatigue.

The 12-time PGA Tour winner and 2021 Ryder Cup captain has played a reduced schedule this season, making just seven starts. He withdrew from the RBC Heritage in April due to an illness, and he missed the cut at the Masters in April and the AT&T Byron Nelson in May.

Stricker said he made the decision to skip the PGA Championship after consulting with his doctors. He said he is feeling better, but he is not yet ready to return to competition.

“I’m disappointed to miss the PGA Championship, but I know it’s the right decision for me,” Stricker said. “I’m looking forward to getting back on the course soon, but I need to make sure I’m 100% before I do that.”

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World No. 2 Vu (back) WDs from LPGA Chevron

World No. 2 Vu (back) WDs from LPGA Chevron

World No. 2 Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship due to shoulder discomfort

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — World No. 2 Vu withdrew from the LPGA Chevron Championship on Thursday due to shoulder discomfort.

Vu’s withdrawal marks the first time in her career that she has missed a major championship.

The 24-year-old Vu has been struggling with shoulder pain for the past few weeks. She aggravated the injury during a practice round on Wednesday.

Vu said she is “very disappointed” to miss the Chevron Championship, but she is following the advice of her doctors and physical therapists.

“I’m really hoping to be back competing soon,” said Vu, who won her first major championship at last year’s Amundi Evian Championship.

Vu is the second top-ranked player to withdraw from the Chevron Championship. World No. 1 Ko Jin-young withdrew on Tuesday due to a wrist injury.

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