Patton Kizzire Withdraws from Valspar Championship After Viral Putter Kick

The PGA Tour veteran cited a back injury following his dramatic on-course outburst, which is expected to result in disciplinary action.

Patton Kizzire kicked his putter into the air during the first round of the Valspar Championship after missing a short par putt, damaging the club and rendering it unusable.
Kizzire withdrew from the tournament shortly after the incident, citing a back injury sustained during the outburst.
The PGA Tour is expected to fine Kizzire for his behavior, adding to his history of temper-related incidents on the course.
The incident highlights Kizzire's recent struggles, including six consecutive missed cuts and a declining world ranking, currently at 128th.
The PGA Tour's decision to remove unauthorized viral clips of the incident while promoting an official version has drawn criticism over its digital content management approach.