Will Zalatoris, ranked thirtieth on the planet, withdrew from this week’s PGA Tour occasion — The CJ Cup Byron Nelson — after his again flared up.
“My again wants some relaxation and restoration,” Zalatoris posted to Instagram on Tuesday. “I’m forward of schedule in line with my medical doctors, however sadly the primary six months again are an important for the longterm well being of my again.
“I must be prudent to ensure I do not miss a giant chunk of time once more. I hate {that a} flare-up occurred throughout one in every of my favourite weeks all yr, however knew one thing like this was a chance early on in my return to golf.”
The 27-year-old Zalatoris, who’s from Dallas, mentioned he was pissed off to overlook an occasion that he has attended since he was 9 years outdated. He underwent again surgical procedure following the 2023 Masters and was sidelined till January, when he returned and completed twentieth out of a 20-man discipline on the Hero World Problem within the Bahamas.
Nick Watney will exchange Zalatoris within the discipline at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Jason Day is the defending champion of the occasion.
Zalatoris has one profession PGA Tour victory — the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship — and runner-up finishes on the 2021 Masters, 2022 PGA Championship and 2022 U.S. Open.
Subject Stage Media contributed to this report.
