Billy Horschel hopes to be fit to defend his BMW PGA Championship title after revealing he will undergo hip surgery next week.
Horschel defeated Rory McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence in a play-off at Wentworth in September last year to win the DP World Tour's flagship event for the second time.
This year’s tournament will take place from 11-14 September, around when Horschel hopes to be back on the course.
The world number 24 posted on social media: "After consulting with doctors and my team, I have decided to have right hip surgery early next week out in Colorado.
"It’s an unfortunate situation with so many great events left on the calendar but this is a preventative measure.
"I’m already itching to start rehab, get back to practicing and I look forward to returning to the course sometime around late summer/early fall.
"I would like to thank my family, friends, sponsors and partners for their continued support of me. I will share positive news on my rehab as I progress and I look forward to seeing everyone at the course again soon!"
