Neither Thomas or the PGA Tour released any specifics as to why the two-time major winner dropped out of the event, which is being played for the first time and kicks off the PGA Tour Fall Series.
The No.1 player in the world withdrawing from a PGA Tour event in his home state two weeks before the Masters might seem like cause for concern. But in the case of Scottie Scheffler, it was expected – and thankfully for him not injury-related.
Charley Hull’s bid to claim her first career major title at this week’s Amundi Evian Championship was cut short in a scary turn of events during Thursday’s opening round that ultimately led to her withdrawing from the tournament.
There’s a first for everything. Jordan Spieth was hoping it wouldn’t come this week at the Travelers Championship, however, but after making five bogeys in the first 12 holes Thursday during the first round, he had to withdraw because of a neck injury.
Rory McIlroy has pulled out of this week’s Travelers Championship, a $US20 million PGA Tour signature event, saying on social media that he will take time away from the game before the Genesis Scottish Open next month.
Upcoming births have both Americans keeping one eye towards home. Both men have vowed to withdraw from the tournament should their wives go into labour.
A positive COVID-19 test will keep Sergio Garcia from playing in this week’s Masters. It also means the end of a pretty amazing streak in Major championships.
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