A bad back is keeping the 26-year-old from competing in the Presidents Cup after qualifying for a spot at Quail Hollow. Will Zalatoris has withdrawn from the 2022 BMW Championship in the third round after suffering a back injury, the PGA Tour announced on Saturday. Clearly ready to end the first-timers . Stars are everywhere on the leaderboard heading into the weekend at Bay Hill. It was there that Zalatoris, a 24-year-old upstart that was playing in Korn Ferry Tour events just six months earlier, found himself battling it out with Hideki Matsuyama and fellow DFW product Jordan Spieth for a green jacket. Zalatoris shot 1-under 69 on Thursday, but on the 15th hole he drove into the thick rough. Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship, The Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship, "Zalatoris, Riley progress from U.S. He teed off at 2:50 p.m. [5] He left school after his junior year to turn professional. "That was another good step for Will," said . At the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Will Zalatoris claimed his first victory on the PGA TOUR in dramatic fashion with rounds of 71-63-65-66 to finish at. Amateur nearly a decade earlier. So it was actually kind of a nice fix.. Topics of discussion included how Zalatoris seems to always step it up in majors as well as what its like to play in a group behind Tiger Woods. He previously worked for the DMN sports department from 2010-2022, where he served as SportsDay's lead digital strategist and oversaw coverage of college sports, HS sports, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, soccer and golf. The couple, who have been dating for a long time, announced their engagement back in April 2021 and have since been very vocal about their relationship. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, 10 things to know about Will Zalatoris, including his first PGA tour win, the 36-hole leader at the 2022 PGA Championship, ultimately falling short of his first major championship after losing to Justin Thomas in a three-hole playoff, ultimately fell one shot short of Matsuyama and finished in solo second place, good for a payday of $1,242,000, No. I basically am trying to get more, be a little bit more centered as opposed to having kind of ball forward with more spine tilt at address, he said. After his first TOUR victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in mid-August, the first of three FedExCup Playoffs events, Zalatoris was forced to withdraw during the third round of the following weeks BMW Championship due to injury. Zalatoris (back) pulls out of Tour Championship, A battle for No. Zalatoris doesn't enter the final round with any cushion because the same club that's troubled him in the early stages of his career can still be a nuisance. "I am beyond disappointed," he . Be the first one to comment on this story. Among his eight top-10s are three runners-up, including at two majorsthe PGA Championship and U.S . There's a legitimate possibility it could happen again on Sunday as Will Zalatoris hovers near the top of the leaderboard. PGA:How to watch|ESPN+ streaming|Leaderboard|Saturday tee times. [15], In June 2022, Zalatoris had another second place in a major championship. But that showing not only made him a household name to a number of previously unaware golf fans, it also vaulted Zalatoris to No. Like Spieth and Scheffler, Zalatoris received the opportunity to play in the AT&T Byron Nelson as a teenager through a sponsors exemption. Its just because of the efficiency now of how I push into a golf ball.. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Will Zalatoris is married to Caitlyn Sellers. In Texas, we couldnt practice, but we could play. Zalatoris moves into the top 10 in the world for the first time and takes the No. The first event of 2023 also could be Will Zalatoris first start since August. U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick and Presidents Cup star Tom Kim are among the other first-time TOUR winners who are scheduled to appear at Kapalua. He did not participate in last weeks event, however. The first event of 2023 also could be Will Zalatoris' first start since August. He is fully focused on getting healthy and back onto the course as soon as he is able.". He was named the 2017 ACC Player of the Year and 2017 First-Team All-American. QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play Zalatoris looked to be in trouble from a fairway bunker on the 18th in regulation until he made that 10-footer for par at a 4-under 66. Will Zalatoris hilariously explained why Phil Mickelson could play Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore remake. Szokol opens with 64, up 3 shots in Singapore, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, Rahm sought Tiger's advice on staying No. The shorter driver allows him more time to bring a potential right miss back on line, he said. "The first three local golfers pictured: 16-year-old Jordan Spieth, 13-year-old Will Zalatoris and 13-year-old Scottie Scheffler.They turned out OK. pic.twitter.com/bp5TlirfkB. He had to sit out the Presidents Cup but did appear on-site to cheer on the U.S. Im always available for you, Mr. Gilmore. He also set the individual scoring average of 70.44 at Wake Forest University. Will Zalatoris spent his weekend on the greens, but not the one he's used to. When tournaments started up, I was ready to go. Much like fellow 25-year-old DFW golf star Scottie Scheffler (who was born in New Jersey but moved to the Metroplex when he was in elementary school), Zalatoris was born outside of the Lone Star State but moved to Texas as a youngster and thrived in the local golf scene. Besides him, Will Zalatoris' fans showered their blessings on the couple. That top finish, along with a number of others, secured him Special Temporary Member status on the PGA Tour which allowed him to accept unlimited sponsor exemptions for the 2020-2021 season. "T" = Tied After getting initial golf instruction from former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi as a 6 year old in San Francisco, most of Zalatoris learning and development came in Texas after he moved to Texas as a pre-teen. Zalatorisand his playing partner, Emiliano Grillo, let the group of Sam Burns and Adam Hadwin through as they waited for the PGA Tour physio. Special moment for @WillZalatoris.pic.twitter.com/4ks8CzchhY. How much "louder" will LIV Golf get in its second season? Will Zalatoris, the 25 year old who three second place finishes in majors but hadn't won a PGA Tour event yet in his young career, punched his way into the playoff by sinking a must-make, 10-foot. He lost to Justin Thomas in a playoff in the PGA Championship at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Straka followed with a shot that also hit the bank, took one bounce off the rocks and went into the water. Not only was he among four players who moved into the top 70, he now is at No. $14,217,888 Career Earnings. Zalatoris just missed earning one of the six automatic spots on the U.S. team for the Presidents Cup. He finished tied with Scottie Scheffler at the U.S. Open behind Matt Fitzpatrick at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. But. 3. Will Zalatoris has been nursing a bad back since the FedEx Cup playoffs, but he found an important way to fill his schedule between starts by tying the knot. Amateur, when Zalatoris qualified as a 12 year old and competed as a 13 year old, alongside Scheffler and Spieth. Yes, as a 14-year-old kid. However, the Sentry Tournament of Champions recently announced that Zalatoris is expected in the field for the event in early January. 1. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/05/21/will-zalatoris-mexican-food-veg-time-caddie-ryan-goble-2022-pga-championship/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, led or co-led the tournament through 36 holes. One of Zalatoris favorite stories to tell about the three is a time when he and Scheffler were 11 and they played a round with Spieth (who was 14 at the time) at Bent Tree. Oops! Will Zalatoris is set to make his first TOUR start since the BMW Championship last August. They are unarguably made for each other. Here are 10 things to know about Zalatoris: Most golf fans introduction to Zalatoris was during the 2021 Masters. For the time being, Zalatoris said hes using a 44.75-inch driver shaft, down an inch and a quarter from his former 46-inch gamer. Will Zalatoris WDs from British Open after feeling 'tingling' in his leg during first round. Friday night, The Caddie Networks John Rathouz caught up with the caddie for Zalatoris, Ryan Goble, who was enjoying some veg time after a dinner of Mexican food in Tulsa. Zalatoris was born in San Francisco, California, but his family moved to the Dallas, Texas, area . So thats why my speed is the same actually with the shorter driver. Zalatoris didnt end up winning the hardware that year, but he did hoist the trophy a few years later. Zalatoris breakthrough at Augusta was just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to strong showings at major championships. Instead, it looks like the Sentry Tournament of Champions could be the site of his return. It came up well short of the green, and as it bounced eight times along the stone facade separating dry land from the water, it . pic.twitter.com/qtEj1JyZdL. He was born in San Francisco, and growing up he spent his formative golf years playing at the outstanding California Golf Club with his Dad. The Tour Championship field at East Lake will fall to 29 and the starting strokes for other players in the field will not be affected. The current leader in the FedEx Cup standings. Hes also changed his setup to help fix some of his motor pattern issues that may have caused his injury. The Plano alum walked down the aisle with his long-term girlfriend, Caitlin Sellers, who has been his best friend since his college days. He birdied the first hole, made only one other birdie, shot 70 and tied for 13th. It made us all really sharp. Already a force in the majors, Zalatoris got that first win out of the way with clutch putts and smart decisions to beat Sepp Straka and capture the first FedEx Cup playoff event. But the speeds the same, everything feels really good.. His tee shot hit the bank and then bounced seven times on the rocks before coming to rest. At the end of the 2021 season, Zalatoris was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year an accomplishment nobody would have expected at the start of the year, given the fact that Zalatoris didnt even had a PGA Tour card. Zalatoris entered August's BMW Championship in the advantageous No. Our crew of Davis Riley, Kevin Dougherty and Tony Romo played money games five days a week for four months. I have watched this 100 times and still cant explain it. Find more golf coverage from The Dallas Morning News here. The former Wake Forest star was in third position in the FedEx Cup playoffs points standings and was slated to start 3 strokes behind leader Scottie Scheffler in his first appearance in the Tour Championship, which begins Thursday. Suddenly the close-call narrative was put to bed he memorably exclaimed, What are they gonna say now! upon draining a par putt on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Sepp Straka at TPC Southwind. Zalatoris will collect $500,000 for 30th, or last place . Zalatoris was born in 1996 on the 16th of August. Glover closed with a 66 and wound up in a tie for third. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. I spent some time with Dr. Greg Rose at [the Titleist Performance Institute], he said. Will Zalatoris has withdrawn from the TOUR Championship with two herniated discs in his back. But the role most golf fans know van Snellenberg for is the role of Happy Gilmores caddie in the 1996 film Happy Gilmore. He lost a sudden-death playoff to Luke List when List hit his approach shot to a foot away from the first playoff hole and made birdie. I realized I dont need to be on the range for hours; I need to play. He didnt exactly take it easy during his time off. "He is also very disappointed that he will not have the opportunity to play in next month's Presidents Cup, where he was hoping to play for Captain [Davis] Love and represent the United States," Zalatoris' agent, Allen Hobbs, said in a statement. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Back from injury, Will Zalatoris reveals swing fix that took stress off his back, What is Jim Nantzs career lowlight? Let him tell you about adult film, Its f hard: Jon Rahm comes back to Earth at brutal Bay Hill. That issue was muscular, not structural like the current one, so it kind of came out of the blue, he said. He even had his favorite spot right off the 18th hole where hed strategically place himself to get autographs from his favorite players. 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Junior Amateur champion announced his engagement to girlfriend Caitlin Sellers, also a Demon Deacon, with a series of pictures on Instagram back in April of 2021. But he took up his teammates offer to come out and hang with the team for a . Spieth then birdied six of the next eight holes for a 29 on his way to a course-record 63. He teed off at 2:50 p.m. Back in 2015, he finished T4 at the Pacific Coast Amateur shortly after returning from an emergency appendectomy. [12], In October 2021, Zalatoris shot his career low round (61) on the PGA Tour at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi. Zalatoris is making his first start since withdrawing from the BMW Championship in August. Zalatoris who grew up in San Francisco, got his start in golf as a youth at the California Golf Club, went to college at Wake Forest and now makes his home in Texas combines the perfect . 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Zalatoris, 26, was injured on the third hole of the third round of the BMW Championship on Saturday at Wilmington Country Club in Delaware. The Wake Forest alum has been a premier ball-striker for four consecutive seasons in TOUR-sanctioned competition, and he admits its not natural inclination to want to change anything. Will was voted the 2020-2021 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year by his peers. He hasnt been in a film in nearly 20 years, according to his imdb page. That win moved him to the top of the Korn Ferry Tour points list and he qualified for the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot, where he finished 6th place. So it was actually kind of a nice fix.. 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Straka, who played bogey-free over the final 13 holes in regulation, moves to No. 3. [6], Zalatoris turned professional in 2018 but failed to make it past First Stage of the Korn Ferry Tour Q School. British Open champion Cameron Smith could have replaced Scheffler by winning and arrived at the TPC Southwind two shots out of the lead. He tends to push off his right side later than most; with his level of side bend, his right hip is high with his spine tilted back. WD = withdrew He is on a lifelong quest to break 80 on a course that exceeds 6,000 yards and to see the Buffalo Bills win a Super Bowl. He was the 36-hole leader at the 2022 PGA Championship before ultimately falling short of his first major championship after losing to Justin Thomas in a three-hole playoff. 1, a loaded LPGA field and more to watch in golf this week, Here's everything you missed this week in professional golf, Jin Young Ko up by 2 in Singapore title defense, Quigley fires 65 for early lead in PGA Champions, Kitayama handles windy Bay Hill as Rahm falters, Tiger not part of field for next week's Players, Young stretches lead to 4 in Puerto Rico Open, Rahm stays hot, finishes strong for Bay Hill lead, Rookie Young captures Puerto Rico lead with 63. He was in the trees, close to a boundary fence on the 18th on the second playoff hole, when he wisely chipped out and made a 15-foot par putt. He also has three runner-up finishes in major championships. Zalatoris, 26, hasn't teed it up since withdrawing during the third. Will and family moved to Dallas, Texas when he was 9 years old and he began working hard on his game while competing in top junior tournaments. Will picked up his first professional victory in 2020 at the TPC Colorado Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour. I feel really good with everything, Zalatoris said. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/12/14/will-zalatoris-gets-married-caitlin-sellers-tournament-of-champions/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, announced his engagement to girlfriend Caitlin Sellers, Zalatoris suffered a back injury on the third hole, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. At the time, Zalatoris was leading the FedEx Cup after capturing his first PGA Tour win a week earlier in Memphis. Will Zalatoris. Wake Forest University College. The train of the wedding dress was spread over the stairs while she was holding white flowers in her hand. "Considering all those close finishes, it means a lot.". Im more efficient in my golf swing -- so thats why the speed is the same with the shorter driver; its just because of the efficiency now of how I push into a golf ball.. TSR3 Titleist Driver. And I do it later than a lot of guys, so what that does for someone with a lot of side bend is that gets my right hip high and on my spines tilted back, and so as Dr. Rose said, duh, no wonder I had a back issue.. Through it all, he managed to keep his nerve and the dry streak Zalatoris had been enduring since 2018 finally came to an end with one final putt. Zalatoris led the TOUR last season in Strokes Gained: Approach-the-Green, after ranking No. But his speed has remained the same as it was from last year when he finished 13th in driving distance on Tour at 314.7 yards a pop. Before heading off to play collegiately, he won both the Texas State Amateur and the U.S. If that doesnt sound like a household name to you, dont worry. For the first time in 138 days, Will Zalatoris will play a PGA Tour event this week at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Whenever we maybe mention something that you maybe want to change, I think all of us kind of had some red flags go up. Mark Wahlberg pours tequila for fans at Dallas restaurant during thunderstorm, 12 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants that have closed in 2023, Dallas Cowboys focused on adding another dynamic offensive weapon, UIL boys basketball playoffs (4A/3A): Faith Family stays composed; Carter finds rhythm. It ended up being the second PGA Tour event of his career he earned a spot in the field of the 2015 Northern Trust by winning a collegiate showcase. 34 and has a good chance of being part of the top 30 who go to the Tour Championship to play for that $18 million first prize. Ill be better this time. Country Club, FedEx Cup leader Will Zalatoris withdraws from BMW Championship with injury, How can you argue were underpaid?: Will Zalatoris baffled by LIV cash craze, 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, What is Jim Nantzs career lowlight?' For the first time in 138 days, Will Zalatoris will play a PGA Tour event this week at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. He had no realistic shot. He ranked top-three in both Total Driving and Greens in Regulation on the 2019 and 2020-21 Korn Ferry Tour, as well. It was quite the scene at Wilmington (Del.) The event was the first of three events in the 2022 FedEx Cup Playoffs, With his win, Zalatoris moved to first in the FedEx Cup standings ahead of Scottie Scheffler.[17]. Caitlin has changed her last name to Zalatoris on her Instagram account. We basically kind of went through a whole assessment of seeing where Im at and it was really I think keeping longevity in mind as opposed to anything else. Will Zalatoris watches his putt on the 9th. Not really. Born in San Francisco, California, Will Zalatoris was introduced to the game early on playing with his parents at California Golf Club. And then Smith was four shots back without hitting a shot. But those battles started long before they were competing for millions on golfs grandest stage. The post included the caption, Best day of my life. He got married in December but also spent much of the time rehabbing. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, 7 interesting gear finds inside Tommy Fleetwoods golf bag | Bag Spy, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. Find classes that best matches your needs. 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Will had an outstanding collegiate and amateur career, which included representing the United States on the 2017 Walker Cup team at Los Angeles Country Club and winning 4 collegiate titles. A closer look: For a while, Zalatoris was known as the golfer with the most money and the best ranking who had never won a PGA Tour event. Oosthuizen is teetering on the brink of missing three majors in 2023. ET in the final group with Mito Pereira. ), PGA Tour makes big changes to 2024 designated events, including smaller fields and no cuts, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday. The two played golf nearly every day during the pandemic at Bent Tree or Carrolltons Maridoe Golf Club, formerly Columbian Country Club. Zalatoris entered Augusts BMW Championship in the advantageous No. Zalatoris made the most of a four-month rehabilitation process after suffering two herniated discs in his back, but its a new year and hes ready to return to competition at this weeks Sentry Tournament of Champions. Will Zalatoris, the 25-year-old golfer out of Dallas has finally grabbed his first PGA Tour victory, winning a three-hole playoff vs. Sepp Straka at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He was born and raised in San Francisco, playing at Cal Club, where he hung with a much older crowd and pounded . 1 player strokes gained tee to green this past year, or at least approach, to want to go in and say, hey, you need to make some changes. "Add the nerves of competing for a tournament to that, especially for a playoff event, and yeah, it can get a little crazy.". "Considering where Sepp was and he had 4 feet for 5, there's no reason for me to try that shot and make it bank right into the grass and go back in the water and all of a sudden I've lost the golf tournament," Zalatoris said. Its hard when youre the No. PGA TOUR players on Scottie Schefflers breakout season. Zalatoris had four runners-up including three in major championships before winning in Memphis. The Plano alum walked down the aisle with his long-term girlfriend, Caitlin Sellers, who has been his best friend. "It's hard to say, 'About time,' when it's your second year on tour, but it's about time," Zalatoris said. Sharing the good news, the Texas native posted a slew of glamorous pictures with a caption that said: Earlier this week, he again took to his social media account to share a happy moment from his wedding. I think Ive just been so close so many times, so I think, if anything, after having the time off, its kind of hard to remind myself of all the second places.. In a picture shared on his Instagram page, Will Zalatoris was dressed in blue formals with a matching bow tie while his gorgeous wife Caitlin was in the limelight in her elegant white wedding gown. Will Zalatoris after his missed putt on the . Zalatoris was born in San Francisco, California. Find classes that best matches your needs. Will Zalatoris has dealt with his share of anguish in an otherwise impressive PGA Tour season. 2. He has competed primarily on the PGA Tour, where he has won once, at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship . He was the highest-ranked player in the world without a TOUR win before beating Sepp Straka in a playoff at TPC Southwind. The shutdown simplified things.. Will and Caitlin have been dating each other since they met in 2018 at Wake Forest College. Zalatoris experienced a string of close calls last year namely six top-six finishes in an eight-event stretch, including runner-up finishes at the PGA Championship and U.S. Open before his breakthrough victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.