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Billy Horschel to Undergo Preventive Hip Surgery, Ending 2025 Major Campaign

The PGA Tour star's surgery sidelines him from the season's remaining majors and jeopardizes his Ryder Cup aspirations, with hopes of returning by late summer or early fall.

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 announced he will have preventive right hip surgery next week in Colorado, addressing a persistent lower-body injury.
  • The surgery will rule him out of the PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open, effectively ending his 2025 major season.
  • Horschel's absence from key tournaments significantly impacts his chances of making the U.S. Ryder Cup team, where he is currently ranked 16th in points standings.
  • The 38-year-old eight-time PGA Tour winner plans to begin rehabilitation immediately, targeting a return to competition in late summer or early fall.
  • Horschel, ranked No. 24 in the Official World Golf Ranking, expressed gratitude for the support of his family, team, and sponsors as he focuses on recovery.