Jason Day withdraws from 2026 Rocket Classic due to back injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Jason Day has withdrawn from the Rocket Classic in Detroit due to a back injury that has hindered his performance. Following a difficult outing at the U.S. Open, where he left during the first round, Day's health issues have persisted, leading to his second consecutive withdrawal after also pulling out from the 3M Open last week. Currently ranked 74th in the FedEx Cup standings, Day faces a critical challenge to qualify for the playoffs in his next opportunity at the Wyndham Championship next week. Hayden Springer will replace him in the Rocket Classic field.
- •Day withdrew from the Rocket Classic on July 27, 2026.
- •He has struggled with a back injury since the U.S. Open.
- •Day remains 74th in the FedEx Cup standings.
- •Hayden Springer will take Day's place in the tournament.
- •Day aims to qualify for the playoffs at the Wyndham Championship.
- 11:47 PMYahoo Sports — Rocket Classic loses three top-100 players, including Jason Day
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Jason Day withdraws from 2026 Rocket Classic, second straight WD with injury
"Jason Day, 38, was among the latest commitments to the Rocket Classic, but had to WD for a second straight week because of an injury.
"Jason Day withdraws from the Rocket Classic as his back injury threatens his chances of making the PGA Tour playoffs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 11:47 PMRocket Classic loses three top-100 players, including Jason Day
Jason Day, 38, was among the latest commitments to the Rocket Classic, but had to WD for a second straight week because of an injury.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:07 PMJason Day withdraws from 2026 Rocket Classic, second straight WD with injury
Jason Day withdraws from the Rocket Classic as his back injury threatens his chances of making the PGA Tour playoffs.
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