Less than a week before his title defense is to begin at the Masters Tournament, Hideki Matsuyama withdrew Friday from the Valero Texas Open.
Matsuyama cited a neck injury for his WD after playing nine holes in Round 2 at TPC San Antonio. It’s the same injury that led to his withdrawal ahead of The Players Championship.
Matsuyama reportedly hurt his neck and shoulder area during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, in which he eventually tied for 20th.
That is Matsuyama’s most recent result. He shot 2-over 74 in Thursday’s opening round at the Valero.