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Billy Horschel Gives 2026 an 'F' After Revealing More Extensive Hip Damage

The surgery disclosure points to a recovery measured in months to years, threatening his FedEx Cup playoff chances and event access.

Overview

  • Horschel graded his 2026 season an 'F' on Thursday after calling his form 'awful' during the Wyndham Championship media session.
  • He said the May 2025 operation was more serious than first reported, with a larger labrum tear, a hip impingement repair and two microfractures found during surgery.
  • Horschel reports the labrum has healed but he still wrestles with residual pain, a weakened hamstring‑to‑glute connection and limited muscle endurance that require ongoing rehab.
  • Those physical limits have translated to poor results this year: he has made only 13 of 23 cuts, has few top finishes and sits well outside the top rankings that secure FedEx Cup playoff spots.
  • A strong opening round at Wyndham offers a glimpse of recovery, but the longer healing timeline and lost ranking points could affect his schedule, earnings and long‑term competitiveness.