FARMINGDALE, New York (Reuters) -Europe’s Viktor Hovland has withdrawn from his singles match at Bethpage Black on Sunday due to a neck injury, a decision that leaves his team 2-1/2 points from winning the Ryder Cup.

As per the Ryder Cup captains’ agreement, the Norwegian’s clash with American Harris English, which was to be the anchor match of the day, is treated as a tie and gives Europe a 12-5 lead over the U.S. heading into the 11 singles matches

“There is nothing more I would like to do than be out there representing Team Europe and trying to help them win the Ryder Cup today,” said Hovland.

“Not being able to do so is pretty heartbreaking. I will be backing my team as hard as I can and rooting them on.”

According to Ryder Cup Europe’s Chief Medical Officer an MRI confirmed Hovlan

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