Golf-Sand in eye causes Hovland to pull out of US Open

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Sand in an eye is often no more than a minor irritation, but for Viktor Hovland on Friday it was enough to prompt him to withdraw from the U.S.

Jun 18, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Viktor Hovland plays his shot from the 15th tee during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. PHOTO: Reuters/ Michael Madrid-USA TODAY SportsSAN DIEGO, Calif.: Open and seek medical attention.

Hovland, a likely member of this year's European Ryder Cup team, posted a photo on social media later that revealed a bandage taped over his eye.Earlier, the former U.S. amateur champion from Norway tried to play through the issue at Torrey Pines, but decided it was a bridge too far after nine painful holes."Typically, when faced with such an unfortunate circumstance, the remedial action is to blink a few times for the sand to clear.

 

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