Hideki Matsuyama’s bid to win a second straight PGA Tour occasion was derailed Friday by an damage.
The PGA Tour announced Friday morning that Matsuyama had withdrawn from the BMW Championship at Fort Pines Golf Membership in Fort Rock, Colorado.
“I’m disillusioned to should withdraw from the BMW Championship after experiencing decrease again discomfort whereas warming up this morning, which made it inconceivable to play at present,” Matsuyama mentioned in a press release Friday. “Thanks to BMW and the Western Golf Affiliation for an incredible expertise right here at Fort Pines.”
Matsuyama was coming off a win on the FedEx St. Jude Championship final weekend. He had shot an opening-round 67 on the BMW Championship on Thursday, which positioned him one stroke behind the then-leader, Keegan Bradley. Additionally this yr, Matsuyama gained the Genesis Invitational and took residence a bronze medal on the Paris Olympics.
Matsuyama simply must play subsequent week at East Lake Golf Membership with a purpose to safe his spot on the Tour Championship. The 32-year-old has 10 profession PGA Tour wins, together with the 2021 Masters.