J.J. Spaun withdraws from Tour Championship after injury on the sixth hole
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
J.J. Spaun withdrew from the Tour Championship after playing five holes on Thursday due to a shoulder injury. He was carted back to the clubhouse after recording a score of 4 over par at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. This tournament marks the FedEx Cup finale, offering a $10 million first prize to the remaining competitors. Spaun, who previously won the Valero Texas Open and is in contention for a U.S. Ryder Cup captain's pick, concluded the season ranked 21st in the points standings before the reset for this event.
- •Spaun withdrew after five holes at East Lake Golf Club.
- •He was carted to the clubhouse due to a shoulder injury.
- •He finished 21st in the season-long points standings.
- •Spaun is a contender for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
- 6:35 PMESPN Golf — Spaun (shoulder) WDs from Tour Championship
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. Spaun withdraws from 2026 Tour Championship with shoulder injury
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. Spaun withdraws from Tour Championship in Round 1 with shoulder injury
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — J.J. Spaun withdraws from Tour Championship after 5 holes with an injury
"J.J. Spaun had to withdraw due to injury in the middle of Round 1 at the 2026 Tour Championship. Here's what happened and the latest on his status.
"Former U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun withdrew from the Tour Championship after five holes of play on Thursday due to a shoulder injury.
"And then there were 29 competitors for the $10 million first prize at the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup finale, the Tour Championship.
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External links- ESPN GolfAug 27, 2026, 6:35 PMSpaun (shoulder) WDs from Tour Championship
Former U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun withdrew from the Tour Championship after five holes of play on Thursday due to a shoulder injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 5:44 PMJ.J. Spaun withdraws from 2026 Tour Championship with shoulder injury
J.J. Spaun had to withdraw due to injury in the middle of Round 1 at the 2026 Tour Championship. Here's what happened and the latest on his status.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 5:42 PMJ.J. Spaun withdraws from Tour Championship in Round 1 with shoulder injury
Spaun, who entered this weekend 22nd in the FedExCup standings, was four over through his first five holes.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 5:26 PMJ.J. Spaun withdraws from Tour Championship after 5 holes with an injury
And then there were 29 competitors for the $10 million first prize at the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup finale, the Tour Championship.
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