Jake Knapp Withdraws from PGA Championship Due to Thumb Injury
Professional golfer Jake Knapp has officially withdrawn from the upcoming PGA Championship, the second major tournament of the season, due to a left thumb sprain. The withdrawal was announced on Monday, just prior to the event scheduled at Aronimink Golf Club. Knapp, who had been experiencing ongoing injury concerns, has not competed since finishing tied for 74th at the RBC Heritage. It is believed the injury occurred during that tournament, leading to subsequent withdrawals from the Cadillac Championship and the Truist Championship. This setback interrupts a promising year for the 31-year-old, who previously secured five top-10 finishes between January and March and placed 11th at the Masters. As a result of Knapp's withdrawal, Tom Hoge, who was first on the alternate list, will take his place in the 156-man field. Hoge, a 36-year-old golfer with one PGA Tour win, previously tied for ninth at the 2022 PGA Championship. Kevin Yu of Taiwan has now moved up to the first alternate position. Knapp has not yet provided public comments regarding the specific details or recovery timeline for his injury.
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Jake Knapp Withdraws from PGA Championship Due to Thumb Injury
Professional golfer Jake Knapp has officially withdrawn from the upcoming PGA Championship, the second major tournament of the season, due to a left thumb sprain. The withdrawal was announced on Monday, just prior to the event scheduled at Aronimink Golf Club. Knapp, who had been experiencing ongoing injury concerns, has not competed since finishing tied for 74th at the RBC Heritage. It is believed the injury occurred during that tournament, leading to subsequent withdrawals from the Cadillac Championship and the Truist Championship. This setback interrupts a promising year for the 31-year-old, who previously secured five top-10 finishes between January and March and placed 11th at the Masters. As a result of Knapp's withdrawal, Tom Hoge, who was first on the alternate list, will take his place in the 156-man field. Hoge, a 36-year-old golfer with one PGA Tour win, previously tied for ninth at the 2022 PGA Championship. Kevin Yu of Taiwan has now moved up to the first alternate position. Knapp has not yet provided public comments regarding the specific details or recovery timeline for his injury.
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