AFP: Defending champ Goosen out of Qatar golf Masters
AFP: Defending champ Goosen out of Qatar golf Masters: "DOHA (AFP) — Retief Goosen's hopes of becoming the first golfer to win the European Tour's Qatar Masters on two occasions were wrecked on Wednesday when he was forced to withdraw with vision problems.
The South African came to Doha after undergoing corrective laser surgery ten days ago but during practice on Tuesday, his vision in one eye began to blur. He immediately travelled to Dubai for further treatment and was hopeful of playing the event even on Tuesdy night. However, he announced his withdrawal Wednesday morning, saying he was still having problems with his vision.
Goosen said: 'I am obviously very sad that I am unable to defend my title. I came all this way to play but unfortunately the eye is causing a problem.
'I thought it would come good but it hasn't. I went to Dubai yesterday and the advice was to go back to London for treatment.
'It is a shame as I love this event, love this course and I can't remember the last time I pulled out of a tournament.'"
The South African came to Doha after undergoing corrective laser surgery ten days ago but during practice on Tuesday, his vision in one eye began to blur. He immediately travelled to Dubai for further treatment and was hopeful of playing the event even on Tuesdy night. However, he announced his withdrawal Wednesday morning, saying he was still having problems with his vision.
Goosen said: 'I am obviously very sad that I am unable to defend my title. I came all this way to play but unfortunately the eye is causing a problem.
'I thought it would come good but it hasn't. I went to Dubai yesterday and the advice was to go back to London for treatment.
'It is a shame as I love this event, love this course and I can't remember the last time I pulled out of a tournament.'"
posted by Adrian Eyre at 7:31 AM
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