Ludvig Åberg will undergo knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
What happened?
The 24-year-old Swede suffered the injury while working out.
He withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship in May due to left knee soreness.
Why it matters for Ludvig Åberg
Åberg's injury has affected his performance, but he expects to hit balls three to four weeks post-operation.
He wore a knee brace at the PGA Championship, but maintained the knee was not bothering him.
What comes next?
Åberg plans to return to golf before the end of the year, with the DP World Tour events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on his schedule.
The events are set for November 7-10 and November 14-17, respectively.
Åberg finished solo 16th at the Tour Championship, and now he will focus on recovery.
He mentioned plans to play in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, but noted that these plans might change.
Todd Lewis of Golf Channel reported on Åberg's injury and expected return.
Åberg did not confirm or deny the report of a partially torn meniscus, saying it was between him and his doctors.
The surgery will keep Åberg out of competition for a few weeks, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
Åberg's return to golf will be closely watched, as he has shown promise in his young career.
He will likely play on a limited schedule in 2024, but the exact details have not been announced.
For now, Åberg will focus on his recovery and preparation for the DP World Tour events.