I don’t have up-to-the-minute access right now, but here’s what’s known about Brandt Snedeker’s illness/injury situation based on recent reporting up to 2023–2024.
- Brandt Snedeker has a history of sternum/manubrium joint instability that affected his ability to swing and caused prolonged absences from competition. He underwent a rare sternum-related procedure in 2023 and subsequently returned to competition, with reports highlighting a cautious rehab and a positive trajectory in his form.[3][4][9]
- Earlier in his career, Snedeker dealt with sternum-related pain and rib issues that forced him off the tour for periods and led to various non-surgical and surgical interventions, including years of dealing with a painful condition before opting for surgery in 2023.[4][5][6]
- Contemporary coverage around 2017-08 indicated he was out indefinitely with a sternum injury that prevented him from playing, though that was several years prior to the 2023–2024 updates and not the latest health status.[1]
If you’d like, I can search for the newest updates just now and bring back the latest credible reports with links. I can also summarize the trajectory of his injury/medical interventions over time, or provide a brief glossary of terms like sternum joint instability and the kinds of procedures that have been discussed in his case. Would you like me to fetch current news?
Sources
Brandt Snedeker has had four cracked ribs in the last six years, which is a lot for an athlete in a non-contact sport. He thinks he knows why, though. And, more importantly, he thinks he knows how he can fix it.
www.cbssports.comThe nine-time winner couldn't hit balls for months after a procedure his surgeon didn't want to do.
www.si.comAfter trying everything, including stem cell injections, Brandt Snedeker has detailed why he had a rare chest operation to save his career
www.golfmonthly.comThe PGA of America is one of the world's largest sports organizations, composed of PGA of America Golf Professionals who work daily to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.
www.pga.comGet the latest Brandt Snedeker news including rumors, updates, analysis and more at FOX Sports.
www.foxsports.comThe nine-time PGA Tour winner makes his long-awaited return at The Memorial Tournament following sternum surgery
www.golfmonthly.comNine-time PGA TOUR winner sits T2 after opening round 64 at TPC Twin Cities.
www.pgatour.comThe former FedEx Cup champion won't be participating this season
www.cbssports.comWith his injury-induced hiatus now over, Brandt Snedeker -- who's No. 1 on the PGA Tour money list this season -- returns this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and doesn't plan to ease his way back into competition, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
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