Drained Torrance withdraws from Dunhill

Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance has pulled out of this week's Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland, partly because he is "physically…

Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance has pulled out of this week's Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland, partly because he is "physically and emotionally drained."

The 49-year-old Scot said: "I've been carried along on a tide of emotion since Sunday night and feel physically and emotionally drained by the euphoria of the Ryder Cup victory.

"I also have a problem with my neck which is causing some discomfort and in the circumstances I don't feel fully prepared to play this week."

Torrance was due to partner actor Don Johnson, but his place has now been taken by Dutchman Robert-Jan Derksen. The Scot, third in the Scottish PGA championship last month, withdrew from the German Masters through injury three weeks ago.

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Nine members of his team - all bar Sergio Garcia, Jesper Parnevik and Bernhard Langer - are participating in the £3 million pro-am, over £500,000 of which goes to Sunday's winner.

Former European number one Ronan Rafferty has also pulled out. The Irish golfer has a wrist injury and is replaced by France's Sebastien Delagrange.