SCOTTSDALE (Ariz.) — For junior Gregory Solhaug, it was a frightening situation.
He competed Saturday morning at Grayhawk Golf Club during the second round 2023 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship. Solhaug was standing on a golf tee when he stepped on it. The tee went through his shoe, causing him to injure his foot. He had to leave the course, and withdraw from this tournament.
Nate Krueger confirmed the incident to Golfweek.
Solhaug had two holes to go (he started on hole No. When the accident occurred, Solhaug was 2 over through 10 holes (started on No.
Rick Nixon, associate director of media coordination and statistics at the NCAA, gave this statement to Golfweek. “Gregory Solhaug was forced to withdraw due to a foot injury suffered during the second round. Oregon will be able to replace another player in their team’s lineup for the subsequent rounds, if they choose to do so.
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Oregon is currently 23 over par for the entire tournament after the second round.
