Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the BMW Championship with a decrease again harm Friday, at some point after he shot an opening-round, 5-under 67 to take a seat one shot off the lead.
Matsuyama has handled again and neck accidents for the previous few years.
Matsuyama recorded the tenth PGA Tour title of his profession by profitable final week’s playoff opener, the FedEx St. Jude Championship. That victory allowed him to soar into third within the FedEx Cup standings. He’s assured of getting a robust place for subsequent week’s staggered begin on the Tour Championship, the place the winner will obtain a $25 million bonus.
The tour introduced Matsuyama’s withdrawal shortly earlier than his morning tee time and later launched an announcement from the 32-year-old Japanese participant, who’s ranked No. 6 on the planet.
“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,” Matsuyama mentioned. “Thanks to BMW and the Western Golf Affiliation for a fantastic expertise right here at Citadel Pines.”
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