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Zalatoris, currently No. 3 in the FedEx Cup playoff standings,
withdrew from last week's BMW Championship in the third round.
"After Will's withdrawal from the BMW Championship on Saturday,
his medical team determined that the source of his back pain is
two herniated discs. Unfortunately, this means that Will is
unable to play this week at the TOUR Championship," said Allen
Hobbs, Zalatoris' agent. "He is also very disappointed that he
will not have the opportunity to play in next month's Presidents
Cup, where he was hoping to play for Captain Love and represent
the United States. Will would like to thank his fans, sponsors,
the TOUR, and his team for all of their support. He is fully
focused on getting healthy and back onto the course as soon as
he is able."
Playing the third hole Saturday, Zalatoris noticeably tweaked
his back. He tried to continue, with stretching and a trainer
visit, but withdrew after the fourth hole while just four
strokes off the lead.
Zalatoris, 26, was slated to start at East Lake three strokes
behind Scottie Scheffler in the Starting Strokes format.
He won his first tour title earlier this month and would finish
30th in the FedExCup if all 29 other qualified golfers complete
72 holes this weekend.
--Field Level Media
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