BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Billy Horschel withdrew from the 3M Open on Friday because of an unspecified illness.
Horschel, a five-time PGA Tour winner, shot a 2-over 73 in the first round Thursday. He was 4 over through 13 holes in the second round when he withdrew.
Horschel is the second player to withdraw from the tournament this week. Cameron Champ withdrew before the first round because of a back injury.
The 3M Open is the first PGA Tour event since the U.S. Open two weeks ago. The field includes eight of the top 10 players in the world.
In an exhilarating six-day showdown at the PGA Tour Latinoamérica’s Qualifying Tournament, Joseph Griffin claimed the top spot, earning his coveted PGA Tour card. He was joined by five other talented golfers who also secured their cards: Tyson Alexander, Kristoffer Ventura, Charlie Saxon, Ben Griffin, and Austin Smotherman.
Griffin showcased remarkable skill throughout the tournament, finishing with a final-round score of 2-under 70 to clinch victory. The American golfer demonstrated impressive consistency by posting four sub-par rounds, highlighted by a stunning 6-under 66 in the second round.
With their PGA Tour cards now in hand, these six players are poised to take on the world’s best golfers. The excitement builds as the PGA Tour season is set to kick off in January 2023 with the highly anticipated Sentry Tournament of Champions
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