Jason Day has pulled out of The Players Championship just one hour before his scheduled tee time on Thursday, citing illness as the reason for his withdrawal. Currently ranked 33rd in the world, Day had recently shown strong performance at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he was a contender until a double bogey on the 16th hole derailed his chances on the final day.
Day previously won The Players Championship in 2016 when he was the top-ranked golfer in the world. However, the specifics of his illness have not been disclosed by the PGA Tour. Following his withdrawal, Danny Walker has stepped in to fill Day’s spot, contributing to a field that now includes 26 players participating at TPC Sawgrass for the first time.
Further updates are expected.