Stellenbosch, South Africa — Italian golfer Andrea Pavan was severely injured when he fell down an elevator shaft the second the door opened, not realizing his automobile was not there, a number of reviews stated.
Golf Channel reported that Pavan suffered accidents to his again and shoulder and underwent surgical procedure in South Africa on Wednesday night time, citing individuals concerned in a textual content thread with Pavan’s pals and former Texas A&M teammates on the European Tour.
Pavan was scheduled to play within the South African Open, which begins on Thursday.
Former Texas A&M coach JT Higgins instructed Golf Channel: “From all accounts he is nice. I am simply grateful he is alive and capable of FaceTiming the youngsters.” Mr Higgins stated he had not spoken to Mr Pavan however had been up to date on his situation.
Golf Channel reported that Pavan was staying close to Cape City and requested a elevate. He fell three tales and was taken to the hospital for surgical procedure. The European Tour may solely report that he had withdrawn from the South African Open resulting from harm, citing medical confidentiality.
Pavan, 36, is a two-time European Tour winner. His most up-to-date win was a playoff victory over Matt Fitzpatrick on the 2019 BMW Worldwide Open.
