 Furyk took over the world number two spot at the end of July |
World number two Jim Furyk has confirmed he will play in the USPGA Championship, which starts on Thursday, despite problems with a back injury. Furyk pulled out of last week's WGC Bridgestone Invitational after huring his back during practice.
"My whole determination was whether or not I had enough motion to make the swing I wanted to," he said.
"I have that ability. I'm not swinging like I want to but physically I'm in a pretty good state right now."
The in-form American won Canadian Open a fortnight ago and that victory saw him overtake Phil Mickelson in the world rankings as the new number two behind Tiger Woods.
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The American tied for second at the US Open at Oakmont in June and was tied for 12th at last month's Open at Carnoustie.
He added: "I think this golf course would really suit my game. I pride myself on being able to manoeuvre the ball and power is not going to come into play here.
"Being aggressive is not going to be a smart play on most holes off the tee. In most instances, that would kind of even me up on the field and possibly give me an advantage."
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