Graham DeLaet announced that he would not be returning to the Professional Golf Association Tour until January 2012. The announcement was made on Wednesday, after consultation with his medical team.
Graham DeLaet announced that he would not be returning to the Professional Golf Association Tour until January 2012. The announcement was made on Wednesday, after consultation with his medical team.
The former Weyburn native will continue to focus on his rehabilitation, after suffering from a bulging disc in 2010 which became herniated.
"He is almost 100 per cent, but not quite there," said George Sourlis of the Landmark Sport Group and Graham's agent. "The aim is for Graham to be 100 per cent when he resumes his full-time schedule on the PGA Tour, and that will require a little more time."
After surgery in January and several months of exercise, therapy and rehabilitation, DeLaet returned to the PGA Tour in June, but soon realized he wasn't ready. Rather than risking a setback, Graham will take the necessary time to continue to rehab and strengthen his back.
"I am disappointed that the rehabilitation process has taken longer than anticipated, but I feel great," said DeLaet. "I'm playing some of the best golf of my career, but still experiencing some lingering discomfort at the end of my rounds."
"With just a couple more months of rehab I'll be in great shape to resume my playing career at the Sony Open in Hawaii," said DeLaet.
Graham will have playing privileges for 2012 via a major medical extension that allows for up to 28 starts, two of which he used this season at the FedEx St. Jude Classic and the Travelers Championship.
He plans to play a full schedule in 2012. DeLaet turned professional in 2006.
