The World Wide Technology Championship is back for its 17th edition in 2024, offering a whopping $7. 2 million purse. But before the tournament even starts, several top players might be missing from the 132-player field. Only a few big names like Cameron Young, Max Greyserman, and Lucas Glover are set to play at the Tiger Woods-designed course.

Maverick McNealy, who has had a good run at the event, felt under the weather after the first practice round. Erik Barnes, Bill Haas, and Taylor Montgomery are also likely to withdraw due to knee, shoulder, and unknown injuries, respectively. Danny Willett, Adam Schenk, and Bud Cauley could also sit out due to shoulder, back, and chest issues. Willett, who won the Masters in 2016, has been dealing with a shoulder problem that might need surgery.

Austin Smotherman and Cameron Champ are also dealing with undisclosed injuries. If these nine players withdraw, it could significantly affect the tournament. Plus, the weather might not cooperate. While the first three days in Cabo should be sunny, the final day could be stormy, with a 25% chance of rain and a 6% chance of thunderstorms. This could lead to delays or suspensions.

The course might also face 25% cloud cover, making it gloomy and affecting visibility. Winds blowing at 20 km/h could disrupt the game further. It's going to be a tough day for the players. Let's see how they handle it!

Injuries and Weather Woes: Will the PGA Tour's Big Event Survive?

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