Will Zalatoris - Golf News, Rumors, & Updates

Set for third back surgery Zalatoris, who plans to play in the FedExCup Fall's Austin Championship next month, will undergo spinal fusion surgery in late November after the event, Tod Leonard of GolfDigest.c...

Impact Zalatoris has been sidelined since early-April's Valero Texas Open while recovering from a torn labrum, and his upcoming spinal fusion surgery will sideline him for the entire 2027 PGA Tour season. It'll be Zalatoris' third major back operation, but he's hopeful to return for the 2028 Challenger Series.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Continues to struggle with injuries Zalatoris underwent surgery for a partially torn labrum back in May, according to golf journalist Art Stricklin.

Impact The only real positive here is that it wasn't a back issue again for Zalatoris. That said, the Dallas area golfer just can't seem to catch a break. After very strong seasons on the PGA Tour in 2021 and 2022 that included several high finishes in majors, Zalatoris has struggled to stay healthy and get back anywhere close to that form. He has only played in four PGA Tour events in 2026, struggling earlier on this season with an ankle injury. Still just 29 years old, there is time for Zalatoris to get things back together, but he needs to stay healthy. We likely won't see him again until the fall portion of the schedule as he recovers from the torn labrum.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hubbard's bold finish gives him a 1-shot lead in Texas Open

Mark Hubbard is leading the Valero Texas Open after a big run of birdied that ended in darkness

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Zalatoris shot off Valero Texas Open lead in just ninth Tour round of 2026 Will Zalatoris shot a 5-under 67 during the opening round of the Valero Texas Open and told reporters afterwards that a left ankle injury th...

APRIL 2 • GOLFCHANNEL.COM

MC in return from injury Zalatoris recorded a 36-hole score of one-under-par to miss the cut at last week's Texas Children's Houston Open by one shot.

Impact Zalatoris, who'd been sidelined since the Farmers Insurance Open due to an ankle injury, lost 1.23 strokes off the tee during his return last week at Memorial Park. He hit just 12 of 26 fairways in regulation and converted only two of eight scrambling opportunities, though he gained 1.77 strokes with the putter. Zalatoris plans to be in attendance again this week at TPC San Antonio for his Valero Texas Open debut.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from ankle injury Zalatoris (ankle) is listed in the field for this week's Texas Children's Houston Open.

Impact Zalatoris withdrew prior to the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches due to an ankle injury, so the Houston Open will be his first tournament appearance since a missed cut at the Farmers Insurance Open. The 29-year-old has fallen to No. 291 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Smotherman still leads, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic

Brooks Koepka and alternate Ben Silverman rebound at the Cognizant Classic and reach the weekend at PGA National

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Will Zalatoris withdraws from Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches with ankle injury - PGA TOUR PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Will Zalatoris withdrew from the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches Thursday morning just prior to his opening...

FEBRUARY 26 • PGATOUR.COM

WD's ahead of first round Zalatoris has withdrawn ahead of his first round tee time at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, PGA Tour Communications reports.

Impact No reason was given for the withdraw, but the hope is that it is not related to his back, which has caused him several issues over the last few years. Ben Silverman will take his spot in the field at PGA National. Zalatoris is not in the field for the Arnold Palmer Invitational next week, so he won't get another tune up for THE PLAYERS Championship.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Farmers Insurance Open Picks, Props Predictions: Betting Hideki Matsuyama, JJ Spaun and Will Zalatoris LIV defector Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour at iconic Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open and, yes, the SI Golf Panel has a b...

JANUARY 28 • SI.COM

Surges with Sunday 64 Zalatoris fired a final round eight-under 64 at The American Express to finish in a share of 18th place.

Impact Zalatoris made the most of making the cut on the number, posting nine birdies in the final round including three straight to close the day to tie for the low round Sunday and climb over 40 spots on the leaderboard. He ranked in the top-10 in SG: Off-the-tee and putting in the final round and ranked T3 in total strokes gained across two rounds at the Stadium Course. Zalatoris is coming up on nearly two years without a top-10, but he's trending in the right direction now that he appears to be fully healthy.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Rose, Tony Finau fall on wrong side of 54-hole cut at The American Express - PGA TOUR Will Zalatoris makes cut in first start since May

JANUARY 25 • PGATOUR.COM

Deadspin | Will Zalatoris (back) to return at The American Express Deadspin | Will Zalatoris (back) to return at The American Express

JANUARY 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Masters field starting to take shape through wins and world ranking

Two Europeans who will be rookies on the PGA Tour next year can already count on playing in the Masters

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Cam Smith at Australian Open trying to make first 36-hole cut of the year

It's bad enough that former British Open champion Cameron Smith has gone two years without a victory

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning from back surgery Zalatoris (back) is listed in the field for this week's Nedbank Golf Challenge.

Impact Zalatoris, who underwent back surgery in May to repair two herniated discs, will return to tournament action this week at the DP World Tour's Nedbank Golf Challenge where he tied for 18th last year.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Zalatoris Eyes Return to PGA Tour in 2026 After 'Nightmare of Three Years' Will Zalatoris has apparently reached the light at the end of the tunnel. Following a series of back surgeries, the 29-year-old eyes a retur...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Jacob Bridgeman an example that having a PGA Tour card is enough to earn the way

Jacob Bridgeman started the year with a PGA Tour card and nothing more

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Happy Gilmore 2 cameo breakdown: Scottie shines, Bryson's awkward line Scottie Scheffer surprised, Will Zalatoris starred and Bryson DeChambeau had the weirdest line in Happy Gilmore's cameo-filled return.

JULY 30, 2025 • GOLF.COM

Max Homa and Sahith Theegala played in the Presidents Cup. Now both might miss PGA Tour postseason

The Wyndham Championship closes out the PGA Tour's regular season

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Frisco Wakeland's Luke Colton sees U.S. Junior Amateur Championship bid end in semifinals The rising Frisco Wakeland senior was looking to join Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and Will Zalatoris as local winner of the junior even...

JULY 25, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Glover says players can skirt the driver test. USGA chief says that isn't the case

Lucas Glover said on his radio show that golfers can beat the system when it comes to driver testing

MAY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Will Zalatoris announces another back surgery, this time after he 're-herniated two discs' After making nine cuts so far this year, Will Zalatoris didn't provide a time frame for return from his second back surgery.

MAY 27, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | Will Zalatoris out for season following back surgery Deadspin | Will Zalatoris out for season following back surgery

MAY 26, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Will Zalatoris undergoes back surgery again, will miss rest of season Will Zalatoris underwent his second back surgery for herniated discs. He will miss the rest of the season but is upbeat about the future.

MAY 26, 2025 • GOLF.COM

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