GOLF.AI • Oct 28, 2025

Horschel's Gritty Comeback

After a five-month absence for hip surgery, Billy Horschel’s return to the PGA TOUR has been a raw and public battle. Following a missed cut at the BMW PGA Championship and a poor showing in Japan, his T11 finish at the Bank of Utah Championship was more than just a solid result; it was a testament to his resilience.

The week started disastrously. Horschel was 4-over through his first 11 holes, thanks in large part to a quadruple-bogey 8 on the par-4 8th hole. Lesser competitors might have folded, but Horschel clawed his way back, shooting 32 on the back nine Friday just to make the cut. He then ignited over the weekend, firing back-to-back rounds of 66 and finishing his tournament with five birdies in his final six holes.

His performance offered a glimpse of the fierce competitor fans know and love. Horschel took to social media to share his perspective on the grind, stating, "Nice to see my game starting to show life. Still work to do but we are getting closer." In a quiet week for major tournaments, Horschel’s rollercoaster comeback provides a compelling human-interest narrative, highlighting the immense mental and physical fortitude required to return from injury and compete at golf's highest level.