Europe's Hovland withdraws from Ryder Cup singles match

FARMINGDALE, New York :Europe's Viktor Hovland has withdrawn from his singles match at Bethpage Black on Sunday due to a neck injury, a decision that leaves his team 2-1/2 points from winning the Ryder Cup.

As part of the Ryder Cup captains' agreement, the Norwegian's clash with American Harris English, which was to be the anchor match of the day, is treated as a tie and gives Europe a 12-5 lead over the U.S. heading into the 11 singles matches.