Ryan Fox pulls out of Players Championship due to illness.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Ryan Fox from New Zealand withdrew from the Players Championship on Thursday due to an illness approximately five hours prior to his scheduled tee time.
David Ford has taken Fox’s place in the 123-man field and will be one of the 15 competitors making their debut at TPC Sawgrass.
Fox secured victories at the Myrtle Beach Classic and the RBC Canadian Open last year and currently holds the No. 44 position in the world rankings. His withdrawal allows for 45 of the top 50 players globally to participate in the Players.
