Will Zalatoris announced he will miss the remainder of the 2023 PGA TOUR season after undergoing back surgery Saturday.
"After careful consideration and seeking multiple medical opinions, I underwent a successful microdiscectomy on Saturday," Zalatoris wrote in a statement. "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."
Zalatoris withdrew from the Masters due to injury before his Round 1 tee time Thursday. The 26-year-old also had back surgery for herniated discs at the end of last season.
Zalatoris has appeared in eight events this season, registering a single top-10 finish. The 2020-21 rookie of the year is ranked eighth in the world and has one career victory after winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship last season.
