Two weeks after his controversial withdrawal at the Ryder Cup, Viktor Hovland is back in action in the India Championship.

Hovland withdrew before the Sunday singles session at Bethpage Black after an MRI exam revealed a disc bulge in his neck. Because of the Ryder Cup captain’s agreement, his final match against American Harris English was considered a halve, with each side receiving a half-point in what became a 15-13 European victory.

Hovland called the situation “pretty upsetting,” not just for himself but also English, who went 0-2-1 and was forced to the sidelines on the last day. Hovland, who went 1-1-1 for the week, was also a late scratch for the Saturday fourballs session.

“I think we’re so used to in sports, if you can’t play because you’re hurt, obviously that should be a lo

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