Hideki Matsuyama suddenly quits BMW Championship, FedEx Cup

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Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the BMW Championship due to a back ailment, eliminating his FedEx Cup hopes.

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He began the BMW Championship 50th in the FedEx Cup standings and needed a decent showing at Olympia Fields

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standings and needed a decent showing at Olympia Fields to move to Atlanta next week's Tour Championship.

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After shooting a 1-over 71 Thursday, Matsuyama's back ache was too much.

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earn enough FedEx Cup points to reach East Lake.However, Matsuyama has had injuries for years.

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A chronic back ailment forced him to withdraw from the 2022 Players Championship.

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This week's injuries may be related to the occurrence.

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Matsuyama withdrew from the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin earlier in 2023 due to a neck issue.

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