Jordan Spieth withdrew from the AT&T Byron Nelson on Monday with an damage to his left wrist, elevating questions on how match he will likely be for the PGA Championship subsequent week.
Spieth, a three-time main champion who grew up in Dallas, is coming off a missed minimize on the Wells Fargo Championship final week.
“Over the weekend, I had severe pain in my left wrist and had doctors confirm an injury that requires rest and limited movement,” Spieth mentioned in a press release posted to social media.
“The AT&T Byron Nelson means the absolute world to me and I’m disappointed to miss it this week,” he mentioned. “Playing in front of family and friends in Dallas is one of the highlights of my year, and the tournament staff and volunteers are second to none. I look forward to being back next year and many years after.”
His withdrawal leaves solely 4 of the highest 25 on this planet rating, led by Dallas resident and former Masters champion Scottie Scheffler.
Spieth first performed the Byron Nelson as a 16-year-old in highschool who contended on the weekend and tied for sixteenth. He is sponsored by AT&T.
Of equal concern is the PGA Championship, the one main Spieth lacks for the profession Grand Slam. The PGA Championship begins May 17 at Oak Hill in Pittsford, New York. Spieth missed the minimize at Oak Hill as a 20-year-old rookie in 2013.
Spieth tied for fourth on the Masters final month. He is No. 10 on this planet.
“I’m focused on healing as quickly as possible and will have to evaluate my recovery week to week,” he mentioned.