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- Barclays Extends Title Sponsorship of The Barclays Through 2016
- The Barclays field starting to take shape with eight weeks left until the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup
- The Barclays Launches 2011 TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ Program
J.B. Holmes withdraws from The Barclays due to impending surgery
Recently diagnosed brain condition will force Holmes to miss 3 months of competition
EDISON, N.J. – J.B. Holmes officially withdrew today from The Barclays, the first event of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, and will miss the next three months of competition due to a recent diagnosis of Chiari malformations, a brain condition that will require surgery on Thursday, Sept. 1. Holmes will have surgery at The Johns Hopkins University Hospital. He is near his home in Louisville, Ky., this week for blood work and pre-op tests.
Chiari malformations are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance. When the indented bony space at the lower rear of the skull is smaller than normal, the cerebellum and brainstem can be pushed downward. The resulting pressure can cause a range of symptoms including dizziness, muscle weakness, numbness, vision problems, headache, and problems with balance and coordination.
Holmes began experiencing vertigo-like symptoms while at THE PLAYERS Championship in May. After seeing numerous specialists throughout the summer, he was diagnosed with Chiari malformations. The diagnosis was confirmed last week at Johns Hopkins and surgery was mandated. Post-op, he expects to begin chipping and putting within 30 days, hitting full shots and playing within 60 days and then back to competitive form within 90 days.
"I was really looking forward to the Playoffs this year and improving on my 31st-place finish from 2010," said Holmes, a two-time PGA TOUR winner who was ranked No. 66 in the FedExCup heading into The Barclays. "But with a three-month recovery before I can get back to form, we decided that the sooner I can get this procedure done, the better.
"I know when people hear 'brain surgery' it conjures up all kinds images, but this a relatively low-risk surgery and only takes about an hour and a half. Best of all, there's a very high success rate in fixing the condition. It's just such a relief to know that there's a name for what I've been going through these past few months and that I have a good chance of getting back to golf and to my regular life.
"I really appreciate all the support from fans, friends and family, and I am looking forward to a full recovery for the 2012 season."
Holmes finished T6 at THE PLAYERS, one of five top-10 finishes of the season, and had made 10-of-10 cuts. But with the onset of Chiari malformations' symptoms in May, Holmes' performance suffered. He finished T59 and T47 at the Travelers Championship and AT&T National, respectively, then missed the cut at the British Open Championship and The Greenbrier Classic before withdrawing from the PGA Championship.
About The Barclays
The Barclays has been a part of the PGA TOUR schedule since 1967 when Jack Nicklaus won the inaugural event at Westchester Country Club. Since that time, some of the greatest players in the game have earned the title including World Golf Hall of Famers Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, Raymond Floyd, Seve Ballesteros, Hale Irwin, Curtis Strange and the new defending champion, Heath Slocum, 2009 winner of The Barclays. Many of the world's current top players have won the event as well, including two-time champions Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia, and four-time champion Vijay Singh. As the first of four playoff events, The Barclays plays a leading role in the FedExCup, the season-long competition that is the centerpiece of the PGA TOUR season. In 2010, The Barclays will be held at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus New Jersey, on August 24-29.
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