John Daly has withdrawn from The Open three days after being told he can't ride in a cart.
The R&A announced Tuesday that Daly, who won The Open at St. Andrews in 1995, has withdrawn because of a medical condition. He was replaced at Royal Portrush by Kevin Streelman.
Daly cited the Americans with Disabilities Act in requesting -- and receiving -- a cart for the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black in May. Daly says he has osteoarthritis in his right knee, making it difficult to walk.
The R&A said it denied his request because it considers walking to be an integral part of the tournament.
The R&A announced Tuesday that Daly, who won The Open at St. Andrews in 1995, has withdrawn because of a medical condition. He was replaced at Royal Portrush by Kevin Streelman.
Daly cited the Americans with Disabilities Act in requesting -- and receiving -- a cart for the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black in May. Daly says he has osteoarthritis in his right knee, making it difficult to walk.
The R&A said it denied his request because it considers walking to be an integral part of the tournament.
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I disagree. He is playing a professional sport for money. If he can not perform at the highest level, he should not qualify to make the highest money.
