PGA Tour winner and Masters runner-up makes devastating career announcement

The American has strugled with injuries for the last three years and now is set for more time on the sidelines

By Amie Wilson · Express

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:47 AM

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Will Zalatoris is expected to miss the entire 2027 PGA Tour season due to upcoming back surgery.
The 30-year-old golfer will undergo his third spinal procedure since 2023 in late November.
Zalatoris aggravated his back injury in April after making just four starts on the PGA Tour this year.

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Will Zalatoris has confirmed he is expected to miss the entire 2027 PGA Tour season due to a recurring back injury. The 30-year-old American golfer is scheduled to undergo spinal surgery in late November following the Austin Championship in an effort to resolve his persistent health problems.

This procedure marks the third time Zalatoris will undergo back surgery since 2023, following an aggravated injury in April after only four tour starts this year. Zalatoris expressed hope that the operation will correct the issue, aiming for a potential return to professional competition in 2028.

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