Graham DeLaet posted on Twitter that he is having a radiofrequency ablation procedure on Wednesday aimed at alleviating his chronic back pain.

Graham DeLaet has played five tournaments since his return from a back problem.

Graham DeLaet will be making his first PGA Tour start in almost two years when he tees up at the Shriners Hospital for Children Open in Las Vegas.

Graham DeLaet said he expects to be back on the PGA Tour this fall after not having played in an event since October 2017.

Graham DeLaet said the partnership with Big Brother Big Sisters of Canada is a natural fit for him, his wife Ruby, and their foundation.

Graham DeLaet, who hasn’t played in a PGA Tour event since last October, will miss another six to 12 months following back surgery.

Graham DeLaet will be wearing the Mosaic logo at PGA Tour events after signing a sponsorship deal with the Regina-based company.

Graham DeLaet said he competed at the PGA Championship despite suffering from an ongoing back injury that flares up a couple of times a year.

Graham DeLaet dropped 27 spots down the leaderboard, while Mackenzie Hughes plummeted 41 spots.

For Canadians, the tournament is one of those events where the fans expect more.