Jul 18, 2017; Southport, ENG; Brandt Snedeker tees off on the second hole during a practice round of The 146th Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Charlotte, North Carolina (Reuters) - Brandt Snedeker, plagued by arthritis in his sternum joint, has withdrawn from the PGA Championship starting on Thursday at Quail Hollow, tournament officials said on Monday.
Fellow American Chris Kirk will take Snedeker's spot in the field.
Snedeker, 36, withdrew from the British Open due to a rib injury and also bowed out of the World Golf Championship-Bridgestone Invitational last week and the RBC Canadian Open the week before.
Jul 18, 2017; Southport, ENG; Brandt Snedeker chips to the first green during a practice round of The 146th Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Snedeker has four top-10 finishes this season on the PGA Tour.
(Reporting by Larry Fine; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Jul 18, 2017; Southport, Merseyside, ENG; Brandt Snedeker during a practice round of The 146th Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
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