Golf Channel Gives Extensive Coverage of Will Zalatoris Injury
Will Zalatoris, fresh off an exciting playoff win at the St. Jude Invitational, got injured during Saturday's round of the BMW Championship. After teeing off on the fourth hole, Zalatoris seemed to be in pain walking down the fairway and struggled to finish the hole. Once he got to the fifth tee box, Zalatoris did not tee off and instead attempted to stretch himself out.
Zalatoris was clearly in too much pain to keep going but wanted to avoid withdrawing entirely. The Golf Channel broadcast followed the drama with rapt attention. To the displeasure of any fans who may have been tuning in to watch golf rather than a physical therapy appointment.
Will Zalatoris has withdrawn in the third round @BMWChamps with a back injury. pic.twitter.com/mwV9SC06SF
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 20, 2022
#NormalSport pic.twitter.com/bMt41bf5av
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) August 20, 2022
@KylePorterCBS Some very normal sport things happening with Zalatoris at the moment pic.twitter.com/FZ55yf6IIP
— Vinny Calabrese (@VinnyCal) August 20, 2022
Despite being as flexible as Gumby and being stretched like a rag doll by the physio Will Zalatoris withdraws. Backs are a funny thing. pic.twitter.com/qb70z9sfRN
— LIV Golf Enthusiast (@MaddenMonopoly) August 20, 2022
Dear God @WillZalatoris ,, I hate seeing this,, someone so young 🙏🏼. Welcome to my world 🌎 😣 pic.twitter.com/D5pqC65Euy
— Craig Elmendorf (@CraigElmendice) August 20, 2022
@WillZalatoris flexibility is definitely not the issue. #PGATOUR #BarstoolSportsbook pic.twitter.com/xiAmhsOSXN
— Christian (@khriskuban) August 20, 2022
Unfortunately, all the PT was for naught and Zalatoris was forced to withdraw from the tournament. Which is a crushing blow to his FedEx Championship hopes and a disappointing outcome for everybody that enjoys good golf.
But kudos to the Golf Channel team for sticking with the big story of the day.