Thomas withdraws from Travelers Championship with back injury
Justin Thomas won't be teeing it up in Connecticut this week.
The 2022 PGA Championship winner has withdrawn from the Travelers Championship due to a back injury.
Before the rumors start flying, I have decided to WD to treat and rest my back which I tweaked earlier this week. Just making sure I get it taken care of and ready for the rest of the PGA season as planned. Hate to be missing one of the best/my favorite events @TravelersChamp! https://t.co/DUzwF1CTk2
— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) June 22, 2022
Thomas, who'll be replaced in the field by Satoshi Kodaira, was set to play his third straight week on TOUR after appearances at the Canadian Open and U.S. Open.
Thomas is the second big name in the last 24 hours to pull out of the event after Brooks Koepka withdrew Tuesday night. Koepka's decision comes amid a report that he's joining LIV Golf for next weekend's tournament in Portland.
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