A late-season rhythm matters on the PGA Tour: one golfer withdrew before his first round, and another replaced him at the Myrtle Beach Classic.
A sudden withdrawal during the first round is reshaping the PGA Tour field as players jockey for momentum ahead of the PGA Championship.
This week. Misryoum reports that the PGA Tour is running two events in the lead-up to next week’s major at Aronimink Golf Club.. Most attention is split between the Truist Championship and the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic. which serves as an alternate route for players seeking extra competitive reps before the championship swing.
At the Myrtle Beach Classic, the tournament saw two golfers step aside before play, which opened the door for additional entrants including Harry Higgs and Taylor Montgomery. Then, after the first round began, another opportunity appeared when Adrien Saddier withdrew ahead of his afternoon tee time.
Noah Goodwin was moved into the field during first-round play and is set to tee off in the afternoon. according to Misryoum.. The change underscores how quickly opportunities can emerge once a slot becomes available. especially late in a week when players are already committed to their course and timetable.
This kind of swap may look routine on paper, but it can have real ripple effects for players’ schedules, preparation routines, and even how fans follow the day’s round.
For Saddier, the decision comes after a tough run on tour this season. Misryoum notes he has missed the cut in five of nine tournaments and has finished outside the top 50 in all but one event.
Goodwin, meanwhile, is still building consistency, with this one among only his third PGA Tour appearances this season. Misryoum reports he missed the cut at both the Puerto Rico Open and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where his team finished last.
Ultimately, when withdrawals happen after tee times are set, it’s the next player in line who gets the chance to change the trajectory of the week. For those watching closely, it’s a reminder that on tour, momentum is often determined not only by skill, but by timing.