New Zealand golfer Danny Lee's PGA tour season has ended on a disappointing note with the 27-year-old pulling out of the BMW Championship in Illinois with back injury.
New Zealand golfer Danny Lee Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Lee pulled up on the third hole and received extensive treatment from course medical staff while lying on his back on the fairway.
But the world 93 decided he couldn't continue and shook hands with his playing partners.
It was the final act of the season for Lee who had started the round encouragingly with a birdie on the first hole before bogeying the second.
Ranked 69th on the tour's points standings, Lee needed to finish in the top three to secure a spot in the season ending tournament in Atlanta.
The 27 year old Lee has battled injury throughout the season and has been forced to withdraw from four tournaments this season.
It's been a frustrating year for Lee who recorded four top-10 finishes in 2017, including third place at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut in June.
