Bryson DeChambeau will ultimately sit out the PGA Championship this week in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The American made the announcement on Wednesday, after completing a practice round. He is still not sufficiently recovered from the operation on his left wrist which has prevented him from playing for more than a month.
“I’m just proud to be here,” DeChambeau said in an interview with the Golf Channel network before announcing his retirement. I am proud of my perseverance. I’ve been through a lot lately and the sport isn’t as fun for me anymore. I’m excited to be back and try again. Everyone deserves a second chance.”
It was at the Masters Tournament in early April that DeChambeau played his final PGA event. He hadn’t been able to avoid the ax. He has only reached the top 25 of an event once in five appearances since the start of the year.
The PGA Championship, the second major tournament of the season, will officially begin Thursday on the fairways of Southern Hills Golf Club.
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