Nicholas Lindheim John Deere Classic: Why did Nicholas Lindheim withdraw before Round 2 of the 2025 John Deere Classic?

Nicholas Lindheim has withdrawn from the 2025 John Deere Classic. The PGA Tour pro was all set to play in the second round of the tournament at TPC Deere Run.

After playing the first round of the PGA Tour event, with the $8,400,000 prize purse, Nicholas Lindheim was set to tee off around 9.35 am from the 1st Tee alongside Taylor Montgomery and Jay Giannetto. However, Lindheim had to withdraw from the John Deere Classic due to an unprecedented back injury.

PGA Tour Communications shared the news via a post on X. Take a look:

"Nicholas Lindheim (back injury) is a WD prior to the second round of the John Deere Classic."

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This was the professional golfer's first PGA Tour event of the year so far. The three-time Korn Ferry Tour victor did put up a commendable performance yesterday at TPC Deere Run.

This is not the first time Nicholas Lindheim has dealt with back injuries. It has been years since he dealt with herniated and bulging disks. There was a time when the golfer even struggled to walk.

Last fall, Lindheim made a comeback to the Tour through the Korn Ferry Tour finals. However, just before the Butterfield Barracuda Championship, his back issues started.

Before he declared a WD from the PGA Tour event, Nicholas Lindheim scored a 4-over par 75 yesterday.

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