Rasmus Højgaard to miss Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi

Monday, 9 January 2023 17:22

By ARN News Staff

Rasmus Højgaard has withdrawn from the Hero Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Club due to injury.

The Danish golfer has been replaced by countryman Nicolai Højgaard in the Continental Europe team to compete from January 13-15.

The inaugural event with an innovative format brings together 20 talented male golfers - with one team representing Great Britain and Ireland, and the other representing Continental Europe.

DP World Tour statement on Rasmus Højgaard 👇#HeroCup pic.twitter.com/g9NSMjuYFz
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) January 9, 2023

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