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The Players Championship: Pavon Steps Up as Perez Withdraws
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| PGA Tour Tournament | The Players Championship, often referred to as the 5th major of the season, is set to be a thrilling event. Matthieu Pavon will be the sole French representative, stepping up after Victor Perez’s withdrawal due to back pain. |
| Victor Perez’s Withdrawal | Victor Perez, who was initially set to compete, decided to withdraw after experiencing back pain. According to Canal Plus journalists, Perez left the course to undergo examinations. While the pain is not unbearable, it would have affected his performance for several days. Perez is expected to take ten days of rest. |
| Pavon’s Opportunity | Matthieu Pavon, the French number one, will carry the hopes of the French contingent. Pavon has had a challenging start to the season, focusing on refining his swing and ball-striking. Last week, he had a disastrous second round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, shooting an 83, which was 11 strokes over par and resulted in a missed cut. |
| Pavon’s Teammates | Pavon will tee off at 6:40 p.m. and will be paired with American Brice Garnett and Colombian Camilo Villegas for the first two rounds. This pairing offers Pavon a chance to prove his mettle against top competitors. |
| Victor Perez’s Replacement | Victor Perez, who was scheduled to tee off at 5:45 p.m. with Swedish golfer Henrik Norlander and American Ben Kohles, will be replaced by young American Ricky Castillo. Perez’s absence is a disappointment, as this would have been his second appearance in The Players Championship, a significant opportunity to compete against the world’s best golfers. |
| Victor Perez’s Season | Since the start of the season, Victor Perez has played five tournaments on the American circuit, with three missed cuts and a top 25 finish. This tournament would have been a pivotal moment for him to showcase his skills on a global stage. |