Last-Minute Illness Puts Another PGA Tour Veteran’s Availability for PGA Championship in Serious Doubt

Another one bites the dust. After Jason Day withdrew from the Truist Championship, citing unknown reasons, Patrick Rodgers will take his place in the field. This marks Day’s second withdrawal from a major PGA Tour event this season, following his absence from THE PLAYERS in March due to illness. Billy Horschel, another notable player, recently announced he’ll require surgery for a hip injury, potentially sidelining him for months. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is skipping the Truist Championship to focus on the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow after his dominant win at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson. And if that wasn’t enough to affect the tournament’s lineup, one more PGA Tour pro, who was looking to redeem himself, has also announced some unfortunate news.

Following in his fellow golfer’s footsteps, Justin Rose has withdrawn from the Truist Championship due to illness. After becoming progressively ill over the past few days, Rose realized he wasn’t in a state to complete the tournament. With his health being a priority, he decided it’s best to focus on a quick recovery before next week’s PGA Championship. “After becoming progressively ill over the past few days, I have made the unfortunate decision to withdraw from the  @TruistChamp I am not in a state to complete, and it’s best for me to focus on a quick recovery prior to next week,” read his recent tweet.

Rose expressed gratitude to the fans in Philadelphia for their love and support during the week. He mentioned that Philadelphia holds a special place in his heart, making it unfortunate that his week didn’t pan out as hoped. Despite a lackluster performance at the Truist Championship, where he shot a 70 and 77 in the first two rounds, Justin Rose has had a strong 2025 season.

After becoming progressively ill over the past few days, I have made the unfortunate decision to withdraw from the @TruistChamp I am not in a state to complete, and it’s best for me to focus on a quick recovery prior to next week.

Thanks to all the fans in Philly for the love… https://t.co/a2EdaPEO5B

— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) May 10, 2025

This year, Rose finished runner-up at The Masters, narrowly losing in a playoff to Rory McIlroy, and secured top 10 finishes at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he tied for third, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he tied for eighth. With 11 PGA Tour victories under his belt, including the 2013 U.S. Open, Rose will aim to bounce back stronger at next week’s PGA Championship. Meanwhile, many players are leaving the spots they got, one player is expressing gratitude for his sponsor exemption.

Rickie Fowler’s response to the Truist Championship invitation

Rickie Fowler, currently playing in the Truist Championship, acknowledged the invitation he received, stating, “You obviously want to come out and prove yourself.” Fowler hasn’t been playing well lately, but he’s appreciative of the opportunities given to him by the tournaments and sponsors. He added that he’s happy to have received exemptions this year and is looking forward to performing well.

“A number of exemptions this year, which I’m very, very happy for, and appreciate it from the sponsors and the tournament directors. Yeah, you want to come out and play well. So off to a good start and looking forward to keeping it rolling.”

Fowler’s comments come after facing criticism for receiving an invitation to the 2025 PGA Championship, largely due to his OWGR rank of No. 125. Critics pointed out that he missed the Masters Tournament, but Fowler’s appearance at the Ryder Cup helped secure his spot in the PGA Championship field under the recent Ryder Cup golfers category. Now, Fowler’s focus is on the Truist Championship, where he’s looking to make a strong showing after a decent start. So, do you think he can redeem himself in this tournament? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!

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