Zalatoris Withdraws From Masters Before Start of First Round
The runner-up from the 2021 Masters, Will Zalatoris, has withdrawn from the tournament, before his first round was scheduled to start. The Masters issued the official update, saying his was…
Will Zalatoris of the United States plays his shot from the third tee during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 03, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesThe runner-up from the 2021 Masters, Will Zalatoris, has withdrawn from the tournament, before his first round was scheduled to start.
The Masters issued the official update, saying his was withdrawing "due to injury." Reports are saying it is a back injury that led to the withdraw.
He missed four months last season with two herniated discs in his back.
It was scheduled to be the third Masters for Zalatoris, and he had finishes of sixth and second in his other two tries. He's currently the 8th ranked golfer in the world.
His last outing was in The Players Championship in March, where he finished 73rd.
Kevin Na is the only other golfer to withdraw so far this year, as he had a disastrous first 9 holes, before he left due to injury.
GALLERY: Morning at The 2023 Masters – Day 1
It's been a beautiful - albeit warm - morning at Augusta National, for Round 1 of The Masters, and there's been plenty of action on the scoreboard as well.
As we head into the afternoon hours, 14 golfers are under par currently. With Viktor Hovland and Cameron Young leading the pack at 3-under through 6 and 4 holes respectively.
Tiger Woods is struggling a bit, heading to the afternoon 3-over through seven holes.
Kevin Na is our first golfer out of contention, as he withdrew from the tournament because of illness after a brutal first nine holes.
Here's a look at some of our favorite images from the morning. Follow along all day, as we continue live coverage of the 2023 Masters Tournament.
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Vijay Singh of Fiji putts on the third green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Alex Noren of Sweden plays a shot from a bunker on the fourth hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Patrick Reed of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Tiger Woods of the United States reacts to a missed putt on the second green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesTiger Woods of the United States walks to the fourth green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: A detail of a patron's hat during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Mackenzie Hughes of Canada plays a shot on the seventh hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: José María Olazábal of Spain plays a shot from a bunker on the second holeduring the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Tiger Woods of the United States and Xander Schauffele of the United States laugh as they walk up the fifth fairway during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Jack Nicklaus of the United States fist bumps Gary Player of South Africa during the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Bubba Watson of the United States reacts with his caddie Brandon Parsons on the third green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Viktor Hovland of Norway during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: The names of Gary Player of South Africa, Jack Nicklaus of the United States and Tom Watson of the United States are displayed during the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
Viktor Hovland of Norway plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Gary Player of South Africa plays his shot during the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 06: Jack Nicklaus of the United States reacts after playing his shot during the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
The Masters - Round One
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesPatrons walk onto the course prior to the the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.
