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Newsweek
5 days ago
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- Newsweek
FedEx Cup No. 5 Suddenly Withdraws From BMW Championship, 'Requests Privacy'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sepp Straka, ranked fifth in the FedEx Cup standings, suddenly announced his withdrawal from the BMW Championship, the second event of the PGA Tour playoffs. The Austrian just finished tied for 17th in the first event of this stage, the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The news was released through the X PGA Tour Communications account. A brief statement from Straka's manager, Butler Melnyk, also released the same channel, requesting privacy for the player. "For personal reasons, Sepp is unable to play this week," Melnyk said. "He intends to compete at the TOUR Championship, but requests privacy at this time as he attends to a family matter at home." Although Straka's absence from the BMW Championship is notable, it will not significantly impact his chances of playing in the TOUR Championship. The final tournament of the regular season features the top 30 players in the FedEx Cup, and Straka should comfortably remain in that group, even without playing this week. Sepp Straka of Austria hits a tee shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 08, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. Sepp Straka of Austria hits a tee shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 at TPC Southwind on August 08, 2025 in Memphis, could be affected is his ranking for the European Ryder Cup team. Currently, Straka is ranked sixth, which would qualify him directly, but he could be displaced by Shane Lowry if he has a strong result at the BMW Championship. However, this situation would be merely a side note, as Straka is virtually guaranteed to be among the 12 players who will compete under captain Luke Donald, either directly qualifying or as one of six free picks. Straka is finishing one of the best seasons of his career, winning two tournaments, including a Signature Event (The American Express, Truist Championship). He also has four other top-10 finishes. His biggest debt of the year was the major championships, where he posted most of his poorest results. He missed the cut at the Masters, the PGA Championship and the US Open, and finished tied for 52nd at the Open Championship. Straka has been playing on the PGA Tour since 2019 and has won four tournaments. In 2023, he made his Ryder Cup debut representing Europe, contributing one point in three matches to his team's victory. More Golf: FedEx Cup: Jordan Spieth Sees Top-50 Spot Slip Painfully Between Fingers
Newsweek
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Zurich Classic Field Weakened as 8-Time PGA Tour Winner Withdraws via Injury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The field at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans will now include only six players ranked in the world's top 25. World No. 24 Billy Horschel announced his withdrawal Wednesday due to what he called a lower-body injury. The tour made the announcement on its X PGA Tour Communications account. Horschel himself later provided details on the matter in another X post. "Sucks to WD from @Zurich_Classic," Horschel posted. "Unfortunately, I have a lower body injury. Hopefully after a few days of rest, recovery and therapy, I'll be back and good to go." Sucks to WD from @Zurich_Classic. Unfortunately, I have a lower body injury. Hopefully after a few days of rest, recovery and therapy, I'll be back and good to go. Congrats to @ZurichNA on the extension of the @Zurich_Classic thru 2030. Great news for everyone involved… — Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) April 23, 2025 The 8-time PGA Tour winner was scheduled to play in the tournament with Tom Hoge. Following his withdrawal, first alternate Kevin Chapell took his place. Horschel is a regular at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he has played 13 times. He has an excellent record at the TPC Louisiana, with two wins, one runner-up and one fourth-place finish as his best results. The 38-year-old also holds an interesting record at the event, as he is the only player to have won it when it was played in both the individual format (through 2016) and the team format (since 2017). Horschel's victories came in 2013 and 2018 (teamed with Scott Piercy). Billy Horschel of the United States looks on from the sixth tee during the third round of the RBC Heritage 2025 at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 19, 2025 in Hilton Head Island, South... Billy Horschel of the United States looks on from the sixth tee during the third round of the RBC Heritage 2025 at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 19, 2025 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. MoreSo far in 2025, Billy Horschel has struggled with only seven cuts in 12 starts. His PGA Tour season highlights have been a tie for 9th at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and a tie for 4th at the Valspar Championship, his only top 10s of the year to date. Last season was very different for him, with seven top 10s in 23 tournaments (17 cuts made), including one victory (Corales Puntacana Championship) and an impressive runner-up finish at The Open Championship no less. Next on the schedule are the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, the Truist Championship and the PGA Championship, the second major of the season. Horschel has not yet committed to the former, but is qualified for the latter two. More Golf: Phil Mickelson Makes Stunning Equity Decision with Influencer Grant Horvat
