Overview
- Justin Thomas is sidelined after a November microdiscectomy and says he expects to miss some early 2026 events as he prioritizes full recovery.
- Atlanta Drive GC announced Patrick Cantlay and Lucas Glover are also out injured for the Dec. 28 opener against New York Golf Club at the SoFi Center.
- Chris Gotterup and Corey Conners were named as alternates and will join Billy Horschel for Match 1, which airs at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
- Horschel returns after a standout Season 1, when Atlanta captured the title by defeating New York in the March 2025 final.
- Thomas posted that he is disappointed to miss the match but will be at the venue to support his teammates, while media reports list New York’s lineup as Cameron Young, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Xander Schauffele.