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Billy Horschel Announces Preventative Hip Surgery, Aiming for Late-Summer Return

The world No. 24 golfer confirms right hip surgery in Colorado, potentially jeopardizing his bid for a U.S. Ryder Cup spot.

Apr 19, 2025; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Billy Horschel tees off on three during the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Billy Horschel of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the first green during the first round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Billy Horschel will undergo right hip surgery early next week in Colorado, describing it as a preventative measure to address ongoing pain.
  • The 38-year-old golfer withdrew from the Zurich Classic in late April due to his injury before deciding on surgery.
  • Horschel, ranked 16th on the U.S. Ryder Cup points list, faces a challenging recovery timeline ahead of the August 17 selection cutoff.
  • He anticipates returning to competition in late summer or early fall following rehabilitation, targeting key events before the Ryder Cup in September.
  • Horschel’s season includes two top-10 finishes in 12 starts, with his injury interrupting a promising bid for the U.S. team.