Golf injury information is very difficult to come by. What you will find below is not a complete list. It also includes both players missing time and players who we suspect are playing through something. This list will continuously update.
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Golf Injuries
| Name | Injury | Last Updated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Yuan | Neck | 2/8/2024 | Yuan WD after his first round at the WM Phoenix Open, citing a neck injury |
| Wyndham Clark | Back | 3/27/2024 | In Wednesday press conference, Clark said he threw out his back during a workout. He said he was able to chip and putt on Tuesday before hitting balls Wednesday. Believes he'll be ready for first round at Houston Open. |
| Jordan Spieth | Wrist | 4/10/2024 | Spieth is dealing with the same injury that caused him issues during the 2023 season, ESPN Senior Write Mark Schlabach reports. The injury aggravated during last week's Valero Open. The injury is believed to be a tendon issue that gives Spieth issues when it flares up |
| Cameron Smith | Illness | 4/10/2024 | Smith was forced to WD from LIV Miami due to food poisoning, he then spent the weekend bedridden before playing nine holes at Augusta on Tuesday |
| Akshay Bhatia | Shoulder | 4/10/2024 | Bhatia dislocated his shoulder during a celebration prior to his playoff victory at last week's Valero Open. He says it is a "work in progress" and that he "may be scared to hit some shots", noting he didn't realize how much pain he was in until the adrenaline wore off from last week's win |
| Min Woo Lee | Finger | 4/10/2024 | Lee broke his finger last week after an accident in the gym where a 20-lb dumbell fell on his hand. He was able to hit chip shots a few days after the injury and resumed full driver swings last Friday |
| Tiger Woods | Back/Ankle | 4/10/2024 | Still dealing with back and ankle discomfort and noted that any shot that isn't on a tee box is a challenge. Added that he "aches every day" even when not playing golf |
| Hideki Matsuyama | Lower back, left wrist, thumb, knee | 4/10/2024 | A Yahoo Japan report indicated that Matsuyama was dealing with a myriad of ailments heading into last week's Valero Open. He posted a T7 finish, gaining strokes on approach, ARG and OTT. |
