Zalatoris Withdraws From Masters Before Start of First Round
The runner-up from the 2021 Masters, Will Zalatoris, has withdrawn from the tournament, before his first round was scheduled to start. The Masters issued the official update, saying his was…
Will Zalatoris of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesThe runner-up from the 2021 Masters, Will Zalatoris, has withdrawn from the tournament, before his first round was scheduled to start.
The Masters issued the official update, saying his was withdrawing "due to injury." Reports are saying it is a back injury that led to the withdraw.
He missed four months last season with two herniated discs in his back.
It was scheduled to be the third Masters for Zalatoris, and he had finishes of sixth and second in his other two tries. He's currently the 8th ranked golfer in the world.
His last outing was in The Players Championship in March, where he finished 73rd.
Kevin Na is the only other golfer to withdraw so far this year, as he had a disastrous first 9 holes, before he left due to injury.
GALLERY: Morning at The 2023 Masters – Day 1
It's been a beautiful - albeit warm - morning at Augusta National, for Round 1 of The Masters, and there's been plenty of action on the scoreboard as well.
As we head into the afternoon hours, 14 golfers are under par currently. With Viktor Hovland and Cameron Young leading the pack at 3-under through 6 and 4 holes respectively.
Tiger Woods is struggling a bit, heading to the afternoon 3-over through seven holes.
Kevin Na is our first golfer out of contention, as he withdrew from the tournament because of illness after a brutal first nine holes.
Here's a look at some of our favorite images from the morning. Follow along all day, as we continue live coverage of the 2023 Masters Tournament.
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
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Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesAUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Tiger Woods of the United States walks to the fourth green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
The Masters - Round One
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesAUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Patrons walk onto the course prior to the the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
