Billy Horschel pulls the ripcord: After persistent problems, the eight-time PGA Tour winner has surgery on his right hip joint. This means a break of several months – in the middle of the decisive phase of the season.
Billy Horschel takes a break after hip surgery
The news came directly from himself: Billy Horschel announced earlier this week that he will undergo surgery on his right hip. The operation is to take place in Colorado and it is clear that the multiple PGA Tour winner will be out of the game for a while. His withdrawal from the Zurich Classic two weeks ago already suggested that something was wrong. Now it is clear that there is more to it than that. His statement speaks of a “preventative measure”, and the decision was made after consultation with doctors and the team. Billy Horschel hopes to be fit again by late summer or early fall. Until then, he will miss key tournaments – including the remaining majors.
Health update. After consulting with doctors and my team, I have decided to have right hip surgery early next week out in Colorado. It’s an unfortunate situation with so many great events left on the calendar but this is a preventative measure. I’m already itching to start rehab,… pic.twitter.com/fihSLWj2lV
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) May 6, 2025
Ryder Cup: Horschel’s chances dwindle
Billy Horschel has never been part of a Ryder Cup team – and now, of all times, when an opportunity could have presented itself, he has suffered a health setback. He is currently ranked 16th in the US rankings. Only six players qualify directly, the rest are in the hands of captain Keegan Bradley. Due to the forced break, Billy Horschel not only loses tournament starts, but above all time to collect points or recommend himself with strong performances. This makes a realistic Ryder Cup start more difficult – but the book is not yet closed.
What is still possible
Hope remains: if everything goes according to plan, Billy Horschel could tee off again in September – for example at the BMW PGA Championship, where he is the defending champion. The fall series of FedExCup events could also be a possibility. However, a start at the Open Championship in mid-July hardly seems feasible. And he remains eligible to play on the PGA Tour until 2026 thanks to his Memorial victory in 2022.