Drama at Ryder Cup: Viktor Hovland's Injury Shakes Up Final Day
Viktor Hovland withdrew from his singles match in the Ryder Cup due to a neck injury. An MRI revealed a disc bulge, leading to a halve in his scheduled match against Harris English. Europe needs 14 1/2 points for victory, with the envelope rule invoked for only the second time since 1991.
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In a stunning twist at the Ryder Cup, Viktor Hovland pulled out of his singles match Sunday due to a neck injury, disrupting the European team's strategy. The golfer's MRI revealed a disc bulge, forcing a halve in his scheduled duel against Harris English and ending his week's participation.
The early lead extended Europe's advantage to 12-5, pushing them closer to the 14 1/2 points needed for outright victory. This setback for Hovland necessitated invoking the Ryder Cup's envelope rule, a rare occurrence since 1991 when the U.S. team's Steve Pate withdrew at Kiawah.
Despite the injury, Hovland expressed heartbreak at not being able to compete further. The envelope rule led U.S. captain Keegan Bradley to choose Harris English as a reserve, as Team Europe forged ahead with hopes of clinching the cup.
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