Justin Rose (illness), Michael Kim (back) WD from Truist
May 10, Justin Rose withdrew from the Truist Championship prior to Saturday’s third round, citing an illness. Rose, a former world number one golfer in the official world golf ranking, currently ranked number 14, announced his decision over social media. With respect to possibly getting healthier ahead of next week’s PGA Championship, “After becoming progressively ill over the past few days, I have made the unfortunate decision to withdraw from the truest championship,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “I am not in a state to complete, and it’s best for me to focus on Ayas E. Quick recovery prior to next week. Thanks to all the fans in Philly for the love this week. It’s a special place to me, and I’m sorry it wasn’t a better week.” Rose, 44, carded a seven-over par 77 during the second round at the Philadelphia Cricket Club and was in last place at 7 over after 36 holes at the 72man no cut event. The Englishman is an 11time winner on the PGA Tour, including the 2013 US Open. He gave Rory Mroy a run for his money at the recent Masters before falling short in a playoff. Also on Saturday, Michael Kim withdrew from the tournament during the third round because of a back injury. Kim was scheduled to play with Rose on Saturday after opening the tournament with two rounds of 72. Back wasn’t great to start the week and aggravated it during the last two days. Kim wrote on X, “I will get treatment and look to get back as soon as possible.” Kim, 31, is 53rd in the official World Golf Ranking. His win at the 2018 John Deere Classic is his lone victory on the PGA Tour.
