LUKE DONALD was rushed to hospital with chest pains and will not play again this year.
The 39-year-old former world No1 was originally in the field for the RSM Classicin Sea Island, Georgia.
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Fortunately the US-based Englishman appears to have been given the all-clear after seven hours of tests.
The previous day he appeared in fine fettle, posting a video of himself smashing a drive ahead.
But he was forced to withdraw from the event and seek medical attention after his chest pains got worse on Thursday.
Donald posted on his official Instagram page: "Well that wasn't quite the finish to my year I had in mind!!
Last event of the year here in Sea Island for the @thersmclassic - lets make it a good one!
"Had some chest pain last night and into this morning & it kept getting worse.
"After some medical advice, I had to withdraw & was shipped off to the hospital to get my heart looked at. After 7 hours of tests all looks good with my heart thankfully.
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"A big thank you to the staff at the South East Georgia Brunswick hospital for taking good care of me.
"Time to put my feet up for a few weeks, recharge, regroup and get ready for a big 2018."
Donald, whose last win on the PGA Tour came in 2012, had been partnered with Brandt Snedeker and Sea Island resident Matt Kuchar for the first two rounds.
Chris Kirk was the early leader at nine under.
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