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Back injury

August 23rd, 2024

Scottie Scheffler appears to tweak back at BMW Championship, says he’s ‘fine’ after first-round 71

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Scottie Scheffler appears to tweak back at BMW, says he’s ‘fine’ after first-round 71
‘i-was-in-pretty-bad-shape-yesterday’:-wyndham-clark-injures-back-in-workout,-still-plans-to-play-houston-open

March 28th, 2024

‘I was in pretty bad shape yesterday’: Wyndham Clark injures back in workout, still plans to play Houston Open

The injury occurred during a workout session on Monday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Clark currently resides.

will-zalatoris-says-he-updated-his-resume-and-made-a-linkedin-while-recovering-from-eight-month-back-injury

November 29th, 2023

Will Zalatoris says he updated his résumé and made a LinkedIn profile while recovering from eight-month back injury

Zalatoris didn’t elaborate on whether his job application materials were part of an elective requirement or driven by concerns about his future as a professional golfer.

jessica-korda-withdraws-from-us.-women’s-open-at-pebble-beach-due-to-back-injury

June 23rd, 2023

Jessica Korda withdraws from US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach due to back injury

Overnight, USGA officials confirmed what was first reported by Golfweek, that the 30-year-old had withdrawn from the championship, one of three exempt players who have bowed out.

jessica-korda-announces-she’s-out-indefinitely-with-lingering-back-injury

May 29th, 2023

Jessica Korda announces she’s out indefinitely with lingering back injury

It’s another frustrating chapter in a tour career with six LPGA victories – including the 2012 Women’s Australian Open – and numerous injuries.

pga-championship-2023:-dustin-johnson-hinting-at-how-he-hurt-his-back-leads-to-an-all-time-awkward-press-conference-moment

May 18th, 2023

PGA Championship 2023: Dustin Johnson hinting at HOW HE HURT HIS BACK leads to an all-time awkward press conference moment

will-zalatoris-announces-he’ll-miss-the-rest-of-the-season-after-undergoing-back-surgery

April 11th, 2023

Will Zalatoris announces he’ll miss the rest of the season after undergoing back surgery

Zalatoris revealed he had a successful microdiscectomy procedure, and that he expects a full recovery.

‘i’m-so-obsessed’:-jason-day’s-journey-back-to-no.-1-starts-with-his-golf-swing

February 11th, 2023

‘I’M SO OBSESSED’: Jason Day’s journey back to No.1 starts with his golf swing

It’s rarely good news when your phone starts ringing in the middle of the night. But when he sees Jason Day calling, Chris Como knows not to worry.

June 26th, 2021

Jason Day shakes off dodgy back to fire 62 at Travelers, gives fans hope

Jason Day bounced back from his recent back injuries with a brilliant 62 at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut today to give himself a chance of his first win in three years on the tour.

June 8th, 2021

Jason Day OUT of qualifier, US Open

Day had competed in the past 10 US Opens, boasting two runner-ups and a T-4.

Jason Day WDs from 2021 Memorial with back injury

Jason Day reveals new career goal after another top-10 finish at Pebble Beach

Torrey Pines specialist Jason Day returns with new coach and mixed sticks

Jason Day withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational with injury for second straight year

Jason Day, contending at Pebble Beach, says recent back issues have had him pondering an early end to his career

Jason Day, using balloon therapy, primed for final-day charge at Pebble Beach

November 30th, 2019

BREAKING: Jason Day out of Presidents Cup & Australian Open with back injury

Day said in a statement that he had been practising in recent days in Palm Springs in preparation for the Presidents Cup and the Australian Open when he hurt himself.

September 13th, 2019

Marc Leishman’s back flares up before he gets hit by errant shot in the pro-am, shoots a 76 and is in last place

With four bulging discs in his back, Marc Leishman didn’t need any further injuries to make it uncomfortable to play golf. He got one anyway. The timing couldn’t have been worse.

May 10th, 2018

Players Championship: Paul Casey withdraws with back injury

This week at TPC Sawgrass was supposed to feature all top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, the first event to do so in almost two years. That will no longer be the case.

March 14th, 2017

Jason Day: Why I nearly quit the game

Why I’d take another back injury over the sore thumb that threatened to end my career

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T64Beau Hossler-9F4
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71Chez Reavie-6F4
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CUTMason Howell+3F2
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