Hideki Matsuyama withdrew Wednesday from the opening event of the FedExCup playoffs because of a neck injury.
Matsuyama, ranked 11th in the standings, said that he intends to play in the final two playoff events.
“I am very disappointed to have to withdraw from this week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship, but I felt it was the best decision to ensure my neck receives the treatment it needs for me to compete in the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship,” he said in a statement.
A two-time winner this season, Matsuyama has been slowed by a series of injuries, citing issues with his back, neck and wrist – the latter the reason for his withdrawal from his most recent start, at the 3M Open.