Patrick Cantlay withdrew from this week’s John Deere Classic, the PGA Tour announced Monday on social media.
Cantlay said on X that he injured himself while training. He was replaced in the field by Russell Knox. Cantlay was on Friday’s initial full-field list, in anticipation for his tournament debut at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.
While training for the John Deere Classic, I sustained an injury. Out of an abundance of caution and on the advice of my team, I unfortunately have to miss this week’s event. We are optimistic about a speedy return to competition. Thanks to the fans in the Quad Cities for your… https://t.co/xtBvjrmpiS
— Patrick Cantlay (@patrick_cantlay) July 2, 2024
The world No. 8 is winless on Tour since August 2022 but tied for third at the U.S. Open and tied for fifth at the Travelers Championship, his most recent two starts.
The Tour also announced a couple other field changes: Taylor Montgomery and Rocket Mortgage Classic champion Cam Davis out; Marty Dou and Cody Gribble in.