The 49-year-old Golfer Paul Lawrie will miss the Carnoustie Open which starts on July 19, 2018. He cites back and foot injuries as the reason for pulling out of the tournament, one that he had previously won in 1999.
If golf fans are expecting the return of Lawrie later this season, they can forget about it. According to Skysports.com, The golfer confirmed he will be unable to continue this season because of debilitating injuries to his back and feet. He also said that the injuries have been around for at least six months if not longer, revealing he is "not currently able to compete at the highest level."
While he mentions the issues he's been dealing with, Lawrie doesn't exactly spill the beans on what his injuries are. Given his age, however, a nagging pain can be worse and last longer. That's something to expect the older he gets.
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Though, it might not be all doom and gloom for the near-50-year-old star. While Lawrie's season may be done, he still can compete at the Senior tour level as he will meet the age requirements next year. the Senior tour has an age requirement of at minimum 50-years-old and falls into any category that would qualify them to join the tour such as winning a major championship at the PGA level.
While Lawrie will miss The Carnoustie Open, it's a tournament he's cemented his legacy in as the star golfer won it all in 1999 in rather dramatic fashion. The victory came about during a playoff round against Justin Leonard and Jean van de Velde. The playoff holes came about because van de Velde would triple bogey on the 18th hole with a three-stroke lead.
Hopefully, Lawrie will be able to get healthy and be able to return to the PGA circuit next season and will be competing at competitions and not just be sitting in the middle of the pack. Though given his age, it is a time where his career will be winding down, thus making him more suited to the Senior PGA tour.