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Injured Danny Willett will not play again this year

Saturday 28 October 2017 22:23, UK

Danny Willett during last week's Andalucia Masters which turned out to be his final event of 2017
Image: Danny Willett during last week's Andalucia Masters which turned out to be his final event of 2017

Danny Willett has called time on his golfing year after sustaining a shoulder injury at Valderrama last week.

The 2016 Masters champion tweeted the news on Saturday, explaining: "Gutted to have to shut down my 2017 season.

"Damaged rotator cuff in my left shoulder last week and need a period of total rest. #devastated."

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Willett has endured a disappointing year on Tour, posting just a single top-10 finish in 21 starts.

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After reaching a career-high No 9 during 2016, the 30-year-old has now slipped to No 78 in the World Ranking.

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