Will Zalatoris will miss the rest of the PGA Tour season following back surgery.

[April 11, 2023]  Zalatoris, 26, announced the news via social media on Monday on the heels of withdrawing before Thursday's opening round at the Masters due to a nagging back injury. 

"After careful consideration and seeking multiple medical opinions, I underwent a successful microdiscetomy on Saturday," Zalatoris posted on Instagram. "As much as I hate not being able to play the rest of this season, I am happy that I am already seeing the benefits of the procedure.

"Playing and living in pain is not fun. I look forward to making a full recovery and seeing everyone in the fall."

Currently ranked No. 8 in the world, Zalatoris finished second at the 2021 Masters and at the 2022 U.S. Open and 2022 PGA Championship (tied). He was the 2020-21 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and won his first title at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship.

--Field Level Media

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