Breaking News: Hideki Matsuyama Withdraws Due to Injury at BMW Championship

Hideki Matsuyama , a well - know professional golfer , recently make headline after withdraw from the BMW Championship due to a lower_berth back injury . This unfortunate incident happen after Matsuyama have an impressive start to the tournament with a 5 - nether 67 , put him just one stroke behind the first - round leader , Keegan Bradley . Matsuyama , who was rank no . 3 in the FedEx Cup standing , have high hope of better his position but is now at hazard of fall in the ranking before the approaching Tour Championship next week.

In a statement let_go_of following his withdrawal , Matsuyama express his disappointment over the lower_berth back discomfort that prevent him from continue in the BMW Championship . Despite his reverse , Matsuyama express gratitude towards BMW and the Western Golf Association for the opportunity to compete at Castle Pines . This withdrawal semen on the heel of Matsuyama 's Holocene victory at the St. Jude Championship , where he claim his second win of the season and procure his first FedEx Cup Playoffs triumph.

With zero FedEx Cup point gain at the BMW Championship , Matsuyama face the possibility of being excel in the standing by several player , include Collin Morikawa , Rory McIlroy , and others who are within stopping_point scope of his current position . Despite his success this season , Matsuyama has fight with injury , as attest by his withdrawal from the Wells Fargo Championship earlier in the year and his Holocene back issue at the BMW Championship.

This latest reverse attention_deficit_disorder to Matsuyama 's eventful calendar_month , which include winning a bronze decoration at the Paris Olympics and digest a larceny incident during a stop in London on his manner to Memphis . Additionally , Matsuyama have to voyage challenge during the St. Jude Championship , where his regular caddie and swing coach have their pass and visa steal , lead to the use of a replacement caddie for the tournament.

Despite the obstacle he has confront , Matsuyama 's endowment and determination have reflect through in his performance on the course . His strong screening at the BMW Championship prior to his withdrawal highlight his skill and competitiveness , devising him a formidable rival in the universe of professional golf . As Matsuyama focus on his recovery and expression ahead to future competition , fan can expect to see more impressive display of his golfing art in the days to come.