Jake Knapp shares injury update after missing Tour Championship

Knapp had gotten off to a strong start this season. In his first eight starts, the 32-year-old finished in the top 11 seven times and missed the cut at the PLAYERS Championship. However, the injury halted his momentum.

After a T74 at RBC Heritage, Knapp withdrew from three straight events—the Cadillac Championship, Truist Championship, and PGA Championship, signaling deeper trouble.

On his return, Knapp missed the cut at the US Open. Then, the 32-year-old again missed three cuts in his next five starts.

Hopefully, the surgery will get him back to pace.

“So thankful for my team and the doctors at HSS that helped get this done so I can get back to playing at 100%,” Knapp added on his Instagram post.

Knapp did show signs of recovery late in the season. A Top 30 finish at Bellerive would have secured his Tour Championship spot.

However, he fell short and has now undergone important surgery. No official confirmation has been made regarding his return.

Like Knapp, three-time DP World Tour winner Marco Penge is also hoping to bounce back. 

From breakout to setback: Marco Penge’s health battle

After a breakout 2025 season, Marco Penge was geared up to make his name on the PGA Tour. However, a recurring illness spoilt his dream. 

“The whole season has been a bit of a nightmare, really,” Penge said, as per the DP World Tour’s report. “I should have never started the season.” 

For a 27-year-old who had just relocated to the US and become a father of two, the issue affecting his ear, neck and nervous system did not help Penge at all.

However, the Englishman found balance during the six-week break he took to focus on his health. Quality family time fueled positive signs in his game. 

Now, Penge aims for a strong comeback to secure his PGA Tour card by delivering his best at the Fall Series. 

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