Oliver Wilson Exhausted By His Two-Match Appearance; WDs

Let's see, 28, flew back to Europe in a chartered jet after playing two matches in three days and too tired to play the British Masters? And he's not American?

"Yes it was only two matches I played, but they were 14-hour days," he said.

"The week was everything I thought it would be and more. I'm worn out, it's been hard to switch off and so I don't think it's right to play.

"I can't afford to go and not play well. This way I can rest and prepare for the Dunhill Links in Scotland next week.

"My main goal now is to qualify for The Masters next April and one big week can get me there through the world's top 50 at the end of the year."

So is this a product of the world rankings, uh, incentivizing him to sit out if he senses it'll probably be a lousy week?

If that's the case, nice system.

Comments

[Jim Nugent]

Jet lag?

[RM]

Too bad he wasn't playing at East Lake, he would be guaranteed a quiet, serene setting with little fanfare.

[John B]

Yes, glad I have that option, too, when I put in a couple of 14 hour days...NOT

[michaelt]

incentivizing? Is there an MBA guest posting for Geoff?

[B.I.G.]

Off the subject but Happy Birthday Geoff from all your loyal and appreciative readers...it would be impossible to keep up with the game without you.

B.I.G.

[thusgone]

hbd, geoff. thanks for all you do. this has become the first thing i look at when i turn on the computer, and i am rarely disappointed.

cheers!