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Luke Donald withdraws from RSM Classic after suffering chest pain

Luke Donald of England hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open
Image: Luke Donald was forced to pull out of the RSM Classic in Georgia

Luke Donald has withdrawn from his final event of the year after suffering chest pains at the RSM Classic in Sea Island, Georgia.

The 39-year-old former world No 1 was forced to forfeit his place in the field on Thursday and underwent seven hours of tests at a local hospital.

Donald posted on his official Instagram page: "Well that wasn't quite the finish to my year I had in mind!! Had some chest pain last night and into this morning & it kept getting worse.

"After some medical advice, I had to withdraw & was shipped off to the hospital to get my heart looked at. After 7 hours of tests all looks good with my heart thankfully.

"A big thank you to the staff at the South East Georgia Brunswick hospital for taking good care of me.

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"Time to put my feet up for a few weeks, recharge, regroup and get ready for a big 2018."

Donald, whose last win on the PGA Tour came in 2012, had been partnered with Brandt Snedeker and Sea Island resident Matt Kuchar for the first two rounds.

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Watch continued coverage of the RSM Classic on Sky Sports Golf from 6:30pm on Friday.