Henrik Stenson, who was 10-over through 16 holes of his second round and 9-over overall, blamed “minor neck and knee issues” for his withdrawal from Saturday morning’s completion of round two of the U.S. Open.
Henrik Stenson withdraws from U.S. Open during 2nd round
Minor neck and knee issues, nothing Major! Hope to be back in action next week! H
— Henrik Stenson (@henrikstenson) June 18, 2016
The 40-year-old Swede, who had just two holes to finish his second round, posted eight bogeys and a double in 16 holes on Friday.
Stenson had no-show WD today after opening 69. His R2 card (via PGA Tour) shows why. Score wiped on USGA scoreboard: pic.twitter.com/SlihgxTVDH
— Steve Elling (@EllingYelling) June 18, 2016
Stenson, the winner of four PGA Tour events, kicked off his abbreviated stint at Oakmont with a 1-under 69 on Friday and even made the highlight reel with this eagle on the par-5 fourth hole:
Walk it in. Henrik Stenson thought this birdie try was short. He's back to -2. #USOpen https://t.co/1mCMVn10TY
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 17, 2016
Stenson, who was sitting three shots below the projected cut line, failed to arrive for his early Saturday tee time with Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose.
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