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Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 24
‘Literally Irrelevant’: Golf Veteran Warns Players Against Letting Opponents Dictate Their Game
According to Scott Fawcett, he once watched a good player talk himself into a bad shot in a Dallas fairway. The player was Stratton Nolen, in the trees on a par 5 with the 2014 Texas Amateur on the line.
Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 15
‘Four Years of Hell’: Will Zalatoris Faces Another Major Back Surgery
In August 2022, Will Zalatoris finally got his first PGA Tour win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. It looked like the start of something big. A week later, he was pulling out of the BMW Championship with a back injury.
What the PGA Tour told Will Zalatoris about his potential return as he announces season-ending surgery
The latest chapter of the heartbreaking story of Will Zalatoris has been written. The 30-year-old announced he’ll undergo yet another back surgery, which will keep him sidelined for all of 2027.
Golf News / Field Level Media / October 15
Will Zalatoris will miss '27 season to undergo third back surgery
Will Zalatoris is making back surgery his priority over the 2027 PGA Tour season and will miss the entire year in hopes his third operation will be his last.
Zalatoris says he'll have spinal fusion surgery, won't play at all in 2027 
Will Zalatoris told reporters Wednesday that he will undergo spinal-fusion surgery next month and will miss all of 2027.
Golf News / Yardbarker / September 10
The PGA Tour's five most disappointing players of 2026
Looking back at the 2026 PGA Tour season, there were more than a few players who will be disappointed with their performances.
‘Love You, Brother’: Tony Romo Gets Heartfelt Support From Will Zalatoris After OWI Arrest
Tony Romo opened up about one of the most difficult moments of his life via an Instagram post. He uploaded a personal statement where he took full responsibility for the Wisconsin Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) case and the personal struggles behind it.
Golf News / DailyClubGolf / April 5
Will Zalatoris Finds Gratitude After the Injury Battle That Nearly Ended His Career
Eight birdies, five under, and still, Will Zalatoris keeps coming back to his back. That says it all. He started the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio on April 2 with a really strong round.
Golf News / DailyClubGolf / April 3
'Thought I Was Done': Will Zalatoris Opens Up as Masters Dream Edges Closer
Will Zalatoris once thought his career was over. Now, a single victory at the Valero Texas Open stands between him and a coveted spot at the Masters. The possibility of winning a green jacket was something that seemed beyond reach for the golfer a few months ago as he tried to overcome a series of debilitating injuries.
Golf News / Yardbarker / March 31
Storylines for the Valero Texas Open: Rickie Fowler's Masters Hail Mary
We're only one week away from the 2026 Masters Tournament, but the PGA Tour still has one more stop before the first major championship of the year.
Will Zalatoris’ late withdrawal from the Cognizant Classic now explained
Will Zalatoris is facing a difficult period right now, and his decision to pull out of the Cognizant Classic highlights the challenges he is dealing with.
Golf News / Athlon Sports / February 26
Multiple Golfers Withdraw From Cognizant Classic Ahead of First Round
The field this week at the Cognizant Classic already lacked big names, but the situation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is getting grimmer by the hour.
Golf News / Field Level Media / February 26
Will Zalatoris withdraws before start of Cognizant Classic
Will Zalatoris withdrew from the Cognizant Classic before beginning his first round on Thursday. He was replaced in the field by Ben Silverman playing alongside Brooks Koepka and Daniel Berger.
Golf News / Field Level Media / January 17
Will Zalatoris (back) to return at The American Express
Will Zalatoris will return to competition next week at The American Express in La Quinta, Calif. A former world top-10 player, Zalatoris is eight months removed from back surgery.
Will Zalatoris shares the simple fix he believes could get golf rounds under four hours
Slow play looks set to be one of the main issues at the start of the new PGA Tour season, with several full-field events on the calendar. Early 2025 felt sluggish in places, especially during tournaments like The American Express and Farmers Insurance Open, which prompted the Tour to address concerns.
Golf News / Field Level Media / October 24, 2025
Will Zalatoris says 'nightmare' of back pain finally gone
Will Zalatoris seems to be feeling better than he has in nearly three years and is planning to return to the PGA Tour in 2026. After missing the cut in the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in May, Zalatoris underwent back surgery for the second time in just over two years.
Golf News / Yardbarker / May 26, 2025
Will Zalatoris makes devastating injury announcement
In 2025, Zalatoris finished inside the top 25 in four of his first six worldwide starts. Since then, though, he's been one of the worst players on the PGA Tour.
Golf News / Athlon Sports / May 19, 2025
PGA Tour Announces Unfortunate Will Zalatoris News on Monday
Former PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Will Zalatoris is in the midst of a difficult 2025 season. Zalatoris, 28, was a late withdrawal from the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch earlier this month.
Golf News / Yardbarker / May 6, 2024
Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Wells Fargo Championship
We were so close to cashing Jake Knapp at 100-1 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson last week, but he stumbled in the final round to finish in eighth place. So who does our Jack Dougherty like in this week's Wells Fargo Championship?
Golf News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2024
Golf best bets: Outright picks for the RBC Heritage
The PGA Tour keeps on rolling this weekend with the RBC Heritage from Harbour Town Golf Links. And Yardbarker golf expert Jack Dougherty is teeing up some outright bets.
Golf News / Yardbarker / March 27, 2024
Golf best bets: 3 props for the Texas Children's Houston Open
We had another successful week of props at the Valspar Championship. Now we're looking to extend that success at the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course.
Golf News / Yardbarker / March 7, 2024
Will Zalatoris' back surgery helped fix his putting woes
Will Zalatoris has gained strokes on the greens in three straight events, which isn't a normal occurrence for the notoriously poor putter.
Golf News / Yardbarker / February 19, 2024
Will Zalatoris quietly battled with heavy heart at The Genesis Invitational
Will Zalatoris looked confident and joyful to be back in the mix throughout his week at The Genesis Invitational.
Golf News / Yardbarker / February 16, 2024
Watch: Will Zalatoris makes majestic hole-in-one at The Genesis Invitational
We, unfortunately, didn't get to see a hole-in-one on the 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open last week, but Will Zalatoris just provided some tee-shot fireworks a week later.
Golf News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2024
Golf best bets: 3 props for The Genesis Invitational
The West Coast Swing on the PGA Tour comes to a close this week with The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club. Now Yardbarker's Jack Dougherty shifts his focus to prop bets.
Golf News / Yardbarker / November 28, 2023
Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Hero World Challenge
The best and brightest stars on the PGA Tour finally return this week for the invite-only Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas. Among them will be Eldrick "Tiger" Woods.
Golf News / Yardbarker / August 23, 2022
Will Zalatoris withdraws from Tour Championship due to back injury
Hoping to keep his momentum going in the upcoming Tour Championship, Will Zalatoris will not have that chance due to a back injury.
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