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Time of India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
The Open 2025: Sahith Theegala back in time from injury for his 'favourite' tournament
The Open 2025: Sahith Theegala Portrush : Sahith Theegala is back in time from his injury for what he says is his favourite tournament other than the Masters. And he is ready for the 153rd Open at Portrush. Theegala, who played his maiden Open in 2022 at the 150th Open, was looking forward to this one, more so after having a great season in 2024 where he was second in the 72-hole scores at the Tour Championship. He was third overall in the FedExCup standings, even after calling a penalty on himself that cost him one place in standings and two and a half million dollars. The Indian-American would have been justified in hoping for a 'big' season in 2024. Yet, his season never really got going, and then he was 'injured'. Theegala played the Masters and made the cut to finish T-29. Then came the problems. But now after a few missed cuts, withdrawals and no finishes better than T-17 at Genesis, he is back at a tournament he loves. Theegala plays the first round at Portrush with another player with an Indian touch, Aaron Rai, an Indo-British player whose grandparents were of Indian origin. The third player is Harry Hall of the US. Akshay Bhatia, the other Indian-American in the field, plays with two in-form players, Sepp Straka of Austria and American Benjamin Griffin. Theegala, Bhatia and Rai made the elite Tour Championship in 2024 and that gave them an exemption through 2026. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo After a good short-game session Theegala said, 'Yeah, it feels good (to be back). Monday was the first time I hit drivers really. So just getting into golf speed was tricky. I wanted to go full out, but I'm on a ball count, pitch count. So I try to limit my swings. Today was the best day,' he said ahead of the 153rd Open. 'Body feels great. I'm fully healthy, which is the first time in a long time. So I'm excited to get going, but I just need to be careful of not doing too much. So it was fun to have a chipping session there for the first time in a while so I feel good. Not quite up to full speed yet but am fully healthy and (it is) green light so just got to work my way into it a little slowly.' The injury had taken a long time. 'It was just frustrating because it wasn't big injuries, it wasn't injuries that I was doing in a cast, in a surgery, nothing like that. It was just that I needed to rest. It was like initially I said six to 12 weeks, but my strain did heal a little bit in the three months.' Poll Do you think Sahith Theegala can perform well despite recent injuries? Yes, he will surprise everyone No, injuries will affect him He added, 'I completely did nothing for 5 to 6 weeks. I started getting back in the gym a couple of weeks ago. And then (when) started golfing just a week ago. I feel good. It was just like I kept going through little injuries that eventually built up. My whole golf swing and my body was not working properly. I am feeling good about my game and have had some good sessions, but am not overdoing things.' There is some disappointment that he may not make the FedExCup play-offs as there are only a couple of events left after this week. 'The only unfortunate part is I have only got two more events the rest of the season before playoffs and I am not going to make playoffs unless I win an event earlier or like two top threes..' Meanwhile, with the draw out, the defending champion Xander Schauffele, who described his win at The 152nd Open as the sweetest of his life, has returned the Claret Jug and is paired for the first two days with US Open winner JJ Spaun and two-time major champion Jon Rahm. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Five PGA Tour Golfers Abruptly Withdraw from RBC Canadian Open in Less Than 24 Hours
Five PGA Tour Golfers Abruptly Withdraw from RBC Canadian Open in Less Than 24 Hours originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In less than 24 hours, the PGA Tour has announced that five golfers have withdrawn from the RBC Canadian Open. On Monday, the PGA Tour initially announced that two golfers had withdrawn from the tournament. Advertisement Hayden Springer and Joseph Bramlett were added in place of the first two golfers who withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open. Additionally, Mark Hoffman was added to the field with a sponsor's exemption. These changes came as Anders Albertson and Michael Thorbjornsen withdrew from the tournament. On Tuesday, three more golfers followed suit by withdrawing from the RBC Canadian Open. It is good news for Dylan Wu, Cameron Champ and Taylor Montgomery who were added to the field as a result of the three open spots. Sahith Theegala plays a shot from the rough on the tenth hole during the second round of the Truist Championship golf Streicher-Imagn Images These golfers were added after Matt Kuchar, Sahith Theegala and Taylor Dickson all withdrew less than 48 hours before the tournament starts. It is a lot more turnover for a field than normal. The PGA Tour had already announced on Sunday that Ben Martin, Brandon Matthews, K.H. Lee and Brian Campbell were among the golfers who withdrew from the upcoming tournament over the weekend. Advertisement With the U.S. Open a little more than one week away, some golfers may be opting for additional rest ahead of the upcoming major. Additionally, Scottie Scheffler is not in the field, fresh off his win at the Memorial Tournament. Instead, Scheffler will turn his focus to attempting to win his second straight major. The RBC Canadian Open still has plenty of star power in the field of golfers. Rory McIlroy is a heavy favorite to win the RBC Canadian Open at +450, per DraftKings. Ludvig Aberg is a distant second in the odds at +1400. Related: Scottie Scheffler News Emerges on Tuesday After Memorial Win This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
PGA Tour Star Reveals Indefinite Absence amid Crushing Injury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In the days leading up to the start of the RBC Canadian Open, a flood of players withdrew for various reasons. One of the most notable cases was Sahith Theegala, who was one of the highest-ranked players to pull out at the last minute. As one of RBC's ambassadors on the PGA Tour, Theegala definitely prioritizes this event. Taking everything into consideration, it was clear that Theegala's decision must have been made for a very serious reason. Hours later, Theegala confirmed the seriousness of his injury on Instagram. "The RBC Canadian Open always treats players so well, and I was really excited to play the new venue at TPC Toronto this year," he posted on social media. "The place looks beautiful and I've heard so many great things about the golf course and the facility overall. Doctors have advised me to put the clubs away for a little while as I get treatment and rest for an injury I've been battling the last few weeks, so this one stings. "Wishing my great friends at RBC a wonderful week. They are first class all the way, and I'll miss competing with all my fellow Team RBC players for Canada's national Open Championship." "Thank you to my fans and sponsors for your continued support. See you all soon!!" This is the first time that Theegala has missed the RBC Canadian Open since he joined the PGA Tour in 2022. In his three starts, he has made two cuts, with his best finish being T38 in 2023. The PGA Tour winner has played in 15 tournaments this year, making 13 cuts. However, his results have not met expectations. He has failed to finish in the top 10 at any tournament this season, and his best result was a tie for 17th place at the Genesis Invitational. This is the third tournament Theegala has withdrawn from this season. Less than four weeks ago, he withdrew from the Truist Championship after completing three rounds due to a neck injury. Sahith Theegala of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 02,... Sahith Theegala of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course on March 02, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. MoreA week later, he was unable to take his place in the PGA Championship field for the same reason. He played in the Memorial Tournament a week ago, but it was clear that he wasn't fully recovered. This led to him missing his second cut of the season. Based on his social media post, it appears that he will also miss next week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, and likely beyond. More Golf: RBC Canadian Open Field Weakened as PGA Tour Stars Withdraw
USA Today
05-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Sahith Theegala WDs for third time in last five starts, the latest at RBC Canadian Open
Sahith Theegala WDs for third time in last five starts, the latest at RBC Canadian Open The pain in Sahith Theegala's neck just won't go away. The 27-year-old Pepperdine grad withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open on Wednesday. He was replaced in the field by Cameron Champ. 'I've been battling the last few weeks, so this one stings,' Theegala wrote in a social media post on Instagram. It marks the third time that Theegala has had to withdraw due to injury in his last five starts. He pulled out of the Truist Championship in May after shooting 78 in the third round. A few days later, he withdrew from the PGA Championship before the tournament began. He returned last week to Muirfield Village for the Memorial but posted 74-77 to miss the 36-hole cut. Theegala is a RBC ambassador so he said it was with a 'heavy heart' that he was withdrawing to get treatment and rest his injury. Theegala didn't specifically mention if he'd be able to compete next week at the U.S. Open at Oakmont, but he hinted that he might be sidelined for a stretch. Theegala finished third in the FedEx Cup last year and was selected by U.S. Captain Jim Furyk for the Presidents Cup last October in Montreal. This season has been a disappointment to date with only two top-25s in 15 starts. He ranks No. 119 in the FedEx Cup and his world ranking has dipped to No. 39. "The RBC Canadian Open always treats players so well, and I was really excited to play the new venue at TPC Toronto this year. The place looks beautiful and I've heard so many great things about the golf course and the facility overall," Theegala wrote. "Doctors have advised me to put the clubs away for a little while as I get treatment and rest for an injury I've been battling the last few weeks, so this one stings."
Reuters
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Sahith Theegala WDs from Canadian Open to rest injury
June 5 - Sahith Theegala, who has missed tournaments this year because of a neck injury, confirmed Wednesday on social media that he has withdrawn from this week's RBC Canadian Open and will need to rest "for a little while." "Doctors have advised me to put the clubs away for a little while, as I get treatment and some rest for an injury I've been battling the last few weeks, so this one stings," Theegala wrote on his Instagram account without specifying the injury. An ambassador representing title sponsor RBC, Theegala wrote that he is very disappointed and with "a heavy heart" has withdrawn from one of his favorite events of the year. The RBC Canadian Open tees off Thursday at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario. "The place looks beautiful and I've heard so many great things about the golf course and the facility overall," he wrote. Theegala, 27, is ranked No. 39 in the world. He has played in 15 events this year, missing two cuts plus one withdrawal and two top-25 finishes. Theegala missed the cut at the Memorial last weekend. He withdrew on the eve of the PGA Championship in early May due to a neck injury after having to pull out of the Truist Championship after three rounds due to the same ailment. Now he's apparently going to miss next week's U.S. Open at Oakmont. His lone victory to date on the PGA Tour came at the Fortinet Championship in September 2023. He is replaced in the field by Cameron Champ, No. 420 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Champ, 29, has three career wins on the PGA Tour and has competed in five events this year, making two cuts. --Field Level Media
