Justin Thomas to miss start of '26 season after disc surgery
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Sep 28, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Team USA's Justin Thomas celebrates after winning the hole on the 12th hole during the singles on the final day of competition for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mcdermid-Reuters via Imagn Images PGA Tour star Justin Thomas announced Friday that he has undergone disc surgery to address back issues, which will cause him to miss the early part of the 2026 season.
A successful microdiscectomy was performed Thursday in New York, per Thomas, alleviating a disc problem that had been causing hip pain.
Thomas, 32, is a 16-time PGA event champion, having won the PGA Championship in 2017 and 2022.
He posted the news on Instagram, saying in part, "I'm not putting any tournament on the calendar or specific time for returning. While I will miss some events in the beginning of 2026, I want to be very smart and patient in letting my disc fully heal so it isn't an issue again."
His best 2025 results have mostly come early on in the season, though Thomas did finish tied for seventh at the Tour Championship in August.
His other best finishes have been a tie for sixth (WM Phoenix Open), three second-place finishes (American Express, Valspar, Truist) and a win at RBC Heritage, all coming in the first five months of the year.
--Field Level Media
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