Jason Day withdraws from 2026 3M Open due to back injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Jason Day has withdrawn from the 2026 3M Open, unable to compete due to a lingering back injury that has affected his season. He previously withdrew from the U.S. Open and struggled at the Open Championship and Travelers Championship. Day currently ranks 72nd in the FedEx Cup standings with limited time left in the season to qualify for the playoffs. Charley Hoffman has replaced him in the tournament field. Day's recent performances include a runner-up finish at the American Express and a T-12 at the Masters.
- •Day has a history of back issues affecting his performance.
- •He ranks 72nd in the FedEx Cup standings with three events left.
- •Charley Hoffman replaces Day and will tee off at 1:55 p.m. ET Thursday.
- •Day's best finishes this season include a runner-up at the American Express.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Lingering injury forces Jason Day to withdraw ahead of 2026 3M Open
"Jason Day has withdrawn ahead of the 2026 3M Open due to a back injury.
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