Billy Horschel was one of many many names followers had their eyes on for this week’s 3M Open. He was one of many first gamers to reach on Monday after his unimaginable Open Championship efficiency in Scotland.
Nonetheless, he withdrew from the occasion earlier than his tee time on Thursday, permitting Adam Lengthy to enter the sector.
After his announcement, the previous Florida Gator defined why he needed to withdraw from the event.
“I wasn’t feeling nice late final evening and took some drugs,” Horschel mentioned in an official announcement Thursday. “First rate sleep however wakened and have a fever, the physique is simply not wanting to reply; each muscle feels prefer it’s locked up. Tried to perform a little warmup within the fitness center, simply didn’t reply.”
“Tried to exit to the golf course and hit some balls — the physique’s not desirous to cooperate. Disappointing. I used to be trying ahead to taking part in right here at 3M. Performed right here final 12 months and had end. The occasion is nicely run by 3M and Tracy and Hollis, so very disillusioned not to have the ability to play right here after coming off a extremely nice end final week.”
He additionally posted to his X, previously often called Twitter, why he pulled out.
Sadly, needed to withdraw from @3MOpen. Wakened with a fever, physique aches, and again simply locked up. Tried to heat up and provides it a go however physique simply wouldn’t let it occur. Actually disillusioned to WD as my household and I loved it right here final 12 months and we have been hoping to enhance…
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) July 25, 2024
Final 12 months, Horschel completed T13 in his first begin at this occasion.
He spoke with the media Wednesday and hinted at feeling a contact completely different however chalked it as much as journey.
“I felt fairly good for the final couple of days. This morning I wakened and I used to be a bit of drained, physique was transferring a bit of bit slower, however that’s anticipated,” Horschel mentioned Wednesday forward of his withdrawal. “You journey midway around the globe, and also you performed the final couple of weeks over in Scotland — Any of the blokes coming over from there are going to really feel the identical factor.”
Horschel sits No. 26 within the FedEx Cup standings, so he didn’t essentially want the factors in Minnesota, however he loves this occasion. He values the household environment and likes the best way the golf course performs.
Hopefully, he’ll really feel higher for the PGA Tour’s closing regular-season occasion, the Wyndham Championship. Nonetheless, it’s unsure if Horschel has dedicated to taking part in.
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