PARIS — Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood pulled out of the Open de France ahead of Saturday’s third round after feeling unwell.
Organizers posted a brief message on the DP World Tour website saying Fleetwood “sadly had to withdraw due to illness.” No further details were given.
The two-time major runner-up was 6-under after his second round on Friday.
Fellow Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick held the overnight lead on 13-under at Le Golf National outside Paris, where the Ryder Cup was staged in 2018.
Jeff Winther of Denmark was one shot behind before they began their third rounds.
Watch the final round of the FedEx Open de France from Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France.