Justin Rose withdrew from the Truist Championship prior to Saturday’s third round, citing an illness.
Rose, a former World No. 1 golfer in the Official World Golf Ranking currently ranked No. 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 (Truist Championship),” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “I am not in a state to complete, and it’s best for me to focus on a 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 7-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 72-man, no-cut event.
The Englishman is an 11-time winner on the PGA Tour — including the 2013 U.S. Open. He gave Rory McIlroy 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.
–Field Level Media
