After 18 gruelling months, Danny Willett has finally turned a corner
Fewer top-level golfers have endured a struggle over the past 18 months quite like 2016 Masters champion Danny Willett.
www.bunkered.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage up to now.
- Danny Willett has been competing on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, with ongoing efforts to regain form after a history of injuries in recent years. Some outlets note his return from shoulder surgery in 2023 and subsequent attempts to stabilize his game through 2024–2026, including participation in majors and various tour events.[2][5][7]
- In early 2026, reports indicate he faced additional fitness setbacks (e.g., a hamstring issue leading to a withdrawal from a January event), and his world ranking had hovered around the 400s range, reflecting the challenge of returning to peak form.[5][2]
- Overall, the narrative centers on a resilient comeback from injury with continued competition on multiple tours, rather than a single standout result, as Willett navigates consistency and fitness on the professional circuit.[7][2]
If you’d like, I can fetch the latest updates from specific outlets (e.g., PGA Tour, European Tour) or pull a brief timeline of Willett’s key injuries and notable results from 2023–2026. I can also summarize any particular event you’re interested in (Masters status, Dubai Desert Classic, etc.).
Citations:
- Latest status and 2026 activity notes: FOX Sports summary and coverage on Willett’s form and Masters context.[1]
- Injury/return timeline and 2024 Masters return, plus 2025–2026 activity: What Happened to Danny Willett? and European Tour updates.[2][7]
- 2026 Dubai Desert Classic withdrawal for hamstring issue: PGA Tour profile and recent reports.[5]