Thumb injury forces Canadian Graham DeLaet to withdraw from Canadian Open

Canadian golfer Graham DeLaet (Photo from DeLaet’s website)

OAKVILLE, Ont. – Canadian golfer Graham DeLaet has withdrawn from the RBC Canadian Open.

DeLaet suffered a left thumb injury during Thursday’s first round.

The Weyburn, Sask., native played four second-round holes before deciding to leave the tournament.

DeLaet said the injury not only caused pain when he hit shots but was making the ball flare right at times.

The injury could be a blow to DeLaet’s chances of making the Presidents Cup.

International Presidents Cup player Jason Day said wanted to see how DeLaet’s health was before recommending him to captain Nick Price.