The John Deere Traditional doesn’t have the strongest discipline in golf 12 months in and 12 months out, however the occasion sometimes encompasses a handful of stars.
Jordan Spieth will tee it up this 12 months. As will defending champion and Ryder Cup star Sepp Straka. This 12 months’s occasion additionally consists of Worldwide stars Sungjae Im and Jason Day, 2023 American Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson, and 2009 Champion Golfer of the 12 months Stewart Cink.
However Patrick Cantlay, who the tour had listed within the unique John Deere Traditional discipline, determined to withdraw on Monday. Scotsman Russell Knox will change him within the discipline.
The tour didn’t specify why Cantlay withdrew.
But, if Cantlay had remained within the discipline, it could have marked his first look on the John Deere Traditional. TPC Deere Run has hosted this occasion since 2000.
One other notable withdrawal is Cameron Davis, who gained the Rocket Mortgage Traditional this previous week for the second time in his profession. His win in Detroit additionally vaulted him up the FedEx Cup rankings and gave him exemptions into subsequent 12 months’s Masters, The Gamers, and all eight Signature Occasions. As such, Davis felt obligated to take the week off and soak in his victory, which actually didn’t come straightforward each on and off the golf course. Had Akshay Bhatia not three-putted, Davis would have doubtless confronted Bhatia in a sudden-death playoff, and who is aware of how that may have shaken out. However Davis was the lone man to complete at 18-under as he fortunately stood atop the leaderboard after 72 holes.
As for Cantlay, his final look got here on the Vacationers Championship, the place he tied for fifth. The week earlier than, the previous UCLA Bruin turned in the most effective main efficiency of his profession, tying for third at Pinehurst No. 2. It appears he has discovered one thing as of late, a powerful growth provided that Cantlay has had a sporadic season. Earlier than the U.S. Open, his greatest two finishes got here at Riviera and Hilton Head, tying for third and fourth, respectively. However he additionally struggled on the Gamers, the PGA Championship, and the Memorial. He didn’t have his greatest stuff on the Masters, both.
Cantlay can also be not listed among the many entrants for subsequent week’s Genesis Scottish Open, the ultimate tune-up for The Open Championship at Royal Troon. As such, all indicators level to golf followers seeing Cantlay subsequent at golf’s oldest main championship in two weeks’ time.
Jack Milko is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Taking part in Via. Make sure you try @_PlayingThrough for extra golf protection. You possibly can observe him on Twitter @jack_milko as effectively.
