Why did Will Zalatoris withdraw the open?
Sarah Smith
Published Jan 21, 2026
Will Zalatoris has withdrawn from the Open Championship prior to his Round 2 tee time. Zalatoris, 24, was in contention after Day 1 thanks to a one-under 69. However, cameras caught Zalatoris looking uncomfortable after muscling out an approach from the gorse on Royal St. George's 15th hole Thursday.
Why did Will Zalatoris withdrew from the Open?
Will Zalatoris withdrew from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Tuesday morning after he tested positive for COVID-19, the PGA Tour announced. The news comes just days after Zalatoris slipped in a playoff at the Farmers Insurance Open, where he would have claimed his first career win on Tour.
Why did Zolatoris withdraw?
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Three days after coming within a hair of winning his first PGA Tour title, Will Zalatoris withdrew Tuesday from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am due to a positive COVID-19 test. He was replaced in the field by Greg Chalmers.
Why did Billy Horschel withdraw?
PONTE VEDRA BEACH—Billy Horschel withdrew from the Players Championship before its 8:00 a.m. resumption Monday morning. According to the PGA Tour, Horschel pulled out of the tournament due to a non-COVID related sickness.
Why is Will zalatoris on the PGA Tour?
Zalatoris accepted the Special Temporary status and moved on to the PGA Tour. Because eligibility rules were altered because of the coronavirus, Zalatoris earned a trip to the 2020 U.S. Open and tied for sixth.
30 related questions foundWhere did Will Zalatoris grow up?
2. He was born in San Francisco, and growing up he spent his formative golf years playing at the outstanding California Golf Club with his Dad.
Why did Henrik Stenson withdraw from the players?
Stenson (undisclosed) is listed in the field for this week's Valspar Championship. Stenson withdrew from the PLAYERS Championship this past weekend as the weather delays became quite a headache, especially for anyone out of contention.
Why did Danny Lee withdraw from The Players 2022?
WD's from Texas Open with illness Lee has withdrawn during the first round of the Valero Texas Open due to an illness, PGA Tour Communications reports. Impact Lee was three-over through his first seven holes before deciding he couldn't go any further.
Why did Danny Lee withdraw from the PLAYERS Championship?
Lee was forced to withdraw during his most recent outing at the Valero Texas Open due to an illness, but he plans to return this week at Harbour Town where he's made the cut in five of eight career appearances.
Who got hurt at British Open?
Will Zalatoris Withdraws from British Open With Back Injury, One Day After Painful Shot Out of Deep Rough. Playing his first British Open, Will Zalatoris shot a 1-under 69 on Thursday, but was in too much pain Friday morning to continue.
Is Zalatoris injured?
Though he's one of the leanest players on Tour – he called himself a stick figure on Friday – he has never suffered a back injury during the course of his career and prides himself on his fitness. “I've never had anything happen like that in one golf swing,” he said.
How did Lydia Ko finish?
Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko pocketed US$40,702 for finishing in a share of 25th in the Chevron Championship. Lydia Ko had long finished her final round of the Chevron Championship when American Jennifer Kupcho took the victory leap into Poppie's Pond.
Why did Danny Lee withdraw from Valspar?
Lee was one of many players who withdrew from the Players Championship last week after being caught on the wrong side of the weather that led to a five-day tournament to get in 72 holes.
Who withdrew from Players 2022?
Billy Horschel withdraws from 2022 Players Championship early Monday morning with illness. For the eighth time in its 48-year history the PGA Tour's flagship event has spilled over to Monday.
Who dropped out of The Players Championship?
Henrik Stenson withdrew from The Players Championship on Saturday when he had just one hole left of his second round.