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Swinging off the greens for a while, Stewart Cink opts to prioritize family over golf
Pulling the reins on his golfing journey, Stewart Cink chooses to stand by his wife in her battle against breast cancer
The 42-year-old veteran golfer shares a tough blow
Conquered the British Open back in 2009
In an unfortunate turn of events, Lisa Cink, the 2009 British Open champion woman, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Consequently, she decided to leave her spot on the PGA Tour indefinitely.
"Last week, my wife Lisa and I received some heartbreaking news," shared the 42-year-old Cink in a statement.
"Breast cancer was diagnosed in Lisa. We're still figuring out the exact course of action and uncertainty looms large. However, we are strong in our faith and our loved ones will accompany us every step of the way."
To assist Lisa in her fight against cancer, Cink will temporarily bid farewell to competitive golf until her health stabilizes. "We hope for better days soon. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we continue our journey," he added.
Known for triumphing against 59-year-old Tom Watson in a playoff at Turnberry, Cink prevented Watson from claiming a sixth British Open title and breaking the record for the oldest Grand Slam champion.
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Dedicating time away from golf, Cink will support his wife in her fight against breast cancer, facing an unexpected obstacle. While the fight remains challenging, their faith and the love and support of their family and friends sustain them.
In 2009, Cink emerged victorious in a playoff against Tom Watson at the British Open, denying the 59-year-old golfer a sixth major title, making Cink the oldest Grand Slam champion in golf history.
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Enrichment Data: The mentioned sources briefly discuss Stewart Cink's golfing achievements, such as his win at the Mexico Open twice in the late 1990s and his Rookie of the Year title in 1997. However, there was no reference to him supporting his wife during her breast cancer diagnosis at the time of the provided sources.
