Els withdraws from Deutsche Bank Championship

Ernie Els has withdrawn from the Deutsche Bank Championship, the second event in the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs, citing family reasons. Els will return to competition at the PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta …

“I have been on the road now for almost eight weeks, and it is important that I return home, where my children will be preparing their return to school,” Els said in a statement. “I regret having to miss such a prestigious and important tournament, and I wish everybody there an enjoyable and successful week.”

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