- ABC News
European star Pettersen out of Solheim Cup with back injury
European golfer Suzann Pettersen has pulled out of this weekend's Solheim Cup because of a back injury. Pettersen says she couldn't guarantee that she'd be able overcome a slipped disc in time for the biennial tournament between the U.S. and Europe, which starts on Friday. Pettersen, who has 12 top-20 finishes and a win this season on the LPGA Tour, will be replaced by alternate Catriona Matthew. Matthew has played in nine Solheim Cups and was part of Europe's last winning team in 2013. The U.S. team faced a similar challenge ahead of the tournament. Veteran Paula Creamer recently replaced Jessica Korda, who is battling a forearm injury.
- Golf Channel
JT: Jealousy of Spieth's Open win fueled PGA triumph
With the Wanamaker Trophy sitting comfortably behind him, Justin Thomas opened up about his emotions watching Jordan Spieth win The Open - and how it helped him win the PGA Championship a few weeks later. Thomas missed the cut at Royal Birkdale but stuck around for the weekend and was behind the 18th green to greet Spieth after his three-shot win over Matt Kuchar. He explained Tuesday on Golf Channel's "Morning Drive" that his feelings in the moment were varied. "I mean anytime you can watch your friends win, let alone a tournament but a major, it's motivating. It's inspiring," Thomas said. "I mean, I was extremely happy for him, but I was jealous. I'm not going to lie or sugarcoat anything,
- Golfweek.com
Brandt Snedeker 'shutting it down' indefinitely due to health problems
It’s been a rough summer for Brandt Snedeker. The 36-year-old hasn’t played since a T-14 finish at the Travelers Championship in June due to injury, and announced Wednesday he is shutting it down indefinitely in order to get healthy. “I would first like to thank everyone for their well wishes over the last few weeks, it has meant a lot to me,” Snedeker posted on Twitter. “Unfortunately I have not progressed in my rehab like we would have hoped and therefore will be shutting it down for an indefinite period of time until I get back to 100% healthy. My sternum joint has become unstable and does not allow me to hit a golf ball without pain. My medical team and I are looking into every option to
