Will Zalatoris participated in the fourth tournament of the year as he made a comeback from a severe back injury.
The Riviera Country Club hosted the Genesis Invitational 2024, which proved to be an emotionally charged week for the golfers. From unexpected withdrawals to the final round pairing of close friends and the remarkable comeback of a player, the tournament had it all. However, the spotlight was on one individual in particular.
The winner of the 2022 St. Jude Championship had recently returned to the golf course after a debilitating back injury. Throughout the week, Zalatoris once again demonstrated his exceptional golfing abilities. However, this was overshadowed by the loss of a beloved family member earlier in the week.
During the post-final round press conference, the 27-year-old golfer expressed his excitement about the progress of his game. However, he became emotional and broke down in tears as he revealed the untimely death of a family member.
Despite the emotional rollercoaster, Will Zalatoris has shown signs of returning to his usual form. The American golfer has been steadily improving this year. After failing to make the cut at The Sentry, Zalatoris achieved positive results and finished tied for 13th place at the Farmers Insurance Open.
In a recent revelation, Zalatoris credited a change in putter for his improved performance. He entered the final round trailing Patrick Cantlay by two shots. With great determination, he finished the tournament at 14-under par, tying for the runner-up position with another player, three strokes behind the eventual winner, Hideki Matsuyama.
Although Zalatoris once again fell short against the Japanese golfer, as he did in the 2021 Masters, there were notable highlights for him. During the second round on Friday, he achieved a hole-in-one at the 14th hole, earning himself and his caddie a car each.
This performance by Zalatoris speaks volumes about his resilience and determination, considering the challenges he faced throughout the week. Many fans eagerly await his next appearance as he strives to regain his position at the top of the golf world in the coming months.
According to the Source firstsportz.com