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Jake Knapp Withdraws From Cadillac Championship With Left Thumb Sprain

Kristoffer Reitan fills the vacant tee time at Trump National Doral.

Apr 17, 2026; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Jake Knapp lines up a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Knapp withdrew before his first-round start Thursday, citing a sprained left thumb.
  • Reitan, who became first alternate after Patrick Cantlay withdrew with illness earlier in the week, took the 12:35 p.m. ET slot with J.T. Poston.
  • Knapp skipped Wednesday’s pro-am and had tape on his left hand, which preceded the withdrawal.
  • The 31-year-old has logged a strong season to date, ranking No. 36 in the world and 13th in the FedEx Cup.
  • This marks his second late scratch from a signature event this year after a last-minute withdrawal at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March.