Hideki Matsuyama fired a powerful 5-under 67 on Thursday on the BMW Championship, however now he’s not within the subject.
He sat tied for second after his 67 and was in competition for the second FedEx Cup playoff occasion after he gained final week on the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
The Paris Olympics bronze medalist withdrew on Friday due to a decrease again damage, which compelled Collin Morikawa to play alone for the second 18 holes.
He entered this week’s contest as No. 3 within the FedEx Cup standings.
Hideki Matsuyama is a WD previous to the second spherical of the BMW Championship with a decrease again damage.
— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) August 23, 2024
“I’ve been wholesome. I don’t know if that has something to do with the outcomes,” Matsuyama mentioned Saturday, Aug. 17, on the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Not every week later, the previous Masters winner needed to withdraw from a event.
Did the prolonged climate delay on Thursday night trigger points for him? Matsuyama has handled again accidents earlier than, so that point interval might have triggered one thing to occur since his physique didn’t keep free.
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How does Hideki Matsuyama’s WD have an effect on his FedEx Cup place?
Together with his withdrawal, Matsuyama earns zero FedEx Cup factors for the week.
Matsuyama’s future within the playoffs is safe since he’s so excessive within the rankings. If he can play subsequent week, he can have a spot within the Tour Championship subject. Whether or not the 10-time PGA Tour winner will keep No. 3 continues to be within the air.
His departure from this occasion might assist somebody purchase sufficient factors to get contained in the High 30. Everybody strikes up a spot on the leaderboard, which might imply somebody would possibly get fortunate in his unlucky circumstances.
If he can’t play subsequent week in Atlanta, the PGA Tour is not going to substitute him within the subject. As an alternative, Matsuyama will end No. 30 within the FedEx Cup standings, and 29 gamers will compete.
This information might additionally spell hassle for the Presidents Cup Worldwide Crew. Matsuyama is the highest participant of their rankings, and shedding him could be brutal for Mike Weir and his squad.
Hopefully, the 2024 Genesis Invitational winner can play in Atlanta for the playoff finale, and all will likely be effectively for the remainder of the yr.
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