Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship after collapsing on course

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England’s Charley Hull twice collapsed on the fourth tee, her 13th hole, and was taken from the course on a medical cart.

England’s Charley Hull twice collapsed on the fourth tee, her 13th hole, and was taken from the course on a medical cart.

PHOTO: AFP

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  • Charley Hull withdrew from the Evian Championship due to collapsing twice on the fourth tee.
  • Hull's management team reported to the BBC that she was "battling a virus" and is recovering well.
  • Despite being one-under par, the world number 19, who has never won a major championship, had to leave.

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EVIAN, France - England’s Charley Hull withdrew from the Evian Championship after collapsing during her first round on July 10, reportedly due to a virus.

The 29-year-old twice collapsed on the fourth tee, her 13th hole, and was taken from the course on a medical cart.

The BBC reported her management team said she was “battling a virus” but is recovering well.

Hull had played the first 12 holes in one-under par.

The world number 19 has never won a major championship despite a series of near-misses, including three runner-up finishes. AFP

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