Justin Thomas withdraws from Travelers Championship

CROMWELL, Conn. – Justin Thomas has withdrawn from the Travelers Championship with a back injury.

Thomas took to Twitter Wednesday morning to confirm the news himself.

Thomas, 29, is fourth in the FedExCup and has nine top-10 finishes this season, which is tied with Scottie Scheffler for the most on TOUR.

at The Country Club outside Boston, where he was in contention before a 72-74 weekend. Just a week prior, he finished third in a memorable final-round duel with Rory McIlroy and Tony Finau at the RBC Canadian Open.

In seven starts at the Travelers, Thomas had one top-10 finish. He has made 15 cuts in 16 starts this season.

Thomas will be replaced in the field by Satoshi Kodaira.