After withdrawing from the Hero World Problem final week, which sparked a flood of LIV Golf rumors on the web, Tony Finau has determined to not play on this week’s Grant Thornton Invitational.
He needs to proceed recovering from a latest knee surgical procedure that he had on Oct. 15. The operation repaired a torn meniscus and cleaned up cartilage. Final week, a supply mentioned Finau would “possible be there,” however additionally they famous that they’d contingency plans in place in case he didn’t really feel prepared.
“I’m upset to must withdraw from the Grant Thornton Invitational as I proceed to get well from my knee harm,” Finau mentioned in a assertion supplied by the PGA Tour.
“Enjoying with Nelly in 2023 was one of many highlights of my yr. I look ahead to cheering her on this week and am grateful for her assist and understanding as I work on getting totally wholesome. I’m grateful to my associate in Grant Thornton for his or her assist and for diversifying our sport by bringing the PGA Tour and LPGA collectively in Naples. I look ahead to returning to competitors within the new yr!”
This blended occasion, which options PGA Tour and LPGA stars, noticed Finau and World No. 1 Nelly Korda tie for fourth one yr in the past. Now, Korda will play with Daniel Berger, who performed on the U.S. 2021 Ryder Cup crew.
Berger additionally underwent a prolonged rehabilitation interval over the previous couple of years. As a consequence of again issues, he missed almost 18 months after the 2022 U.S. Open. He then returned to the PGA Tour in January.
As for Finau, he hopes to return to competitors at The Sentry, the match held in Maui in the course of the first week of the brand new yr.
Jack Milko is a golf employees author for SB Nation’s Enjoying By means of. Make sure to try @_PlayingThrough for extra golf protection. You’ll be able to observe him on Twitter @jack_milko as properly.