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Golfer's Grueling Run Ends in Withdrawal
24 Oct
Summary
- Golfer withdraws from tournament due to exhaustion.
- Consecutive weeks of play took a severe toll on his body.
- He plans to compete in qualifying school to regain tour card.
Thai golfer Kiradech Aphibarnrat's pursuit of retaining his DP World Tour card for 2027 concluded with a withdrawal during the Genesis Championship in South Korea. He had competed in 11 consecutive tournaments leading up to this event, aiming to climb the Race to Dubai rankings.
The demanding schedule significantly affected Aphibarnrat's physical condition, particularly his back and swing, leading to his withdrawal. In a tearful statement, he apologized for disappointing his supporters, emphasizing his commitment to the sport.
Despite this setback, Aphibarnrat, a four-time European Tour winner and former Asian Tour Order of Merit winner, plans to compete in qualifying school in Spain. Several other players, including Pablo Larrazábal and Thorbjorn Olesen, also finished outside the top 100 and will lose their cards for 2027.
