ESPN.com · Apr 6, 2023
Kevin Na withdraws from Masters mid-first round due to illness
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Kevin Na won't be around for the celebration if a LIV Golf League player claims a green jacket Sunday in the 87th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
Na, captain of the Iron Heads GC, withdrew from the Masters on Thursday after scoring 4-over 40 on the first nine holes. Augusta National Golf Club said Na withdrew because of illness.
Na, who was making his 12th appearance in the tournament, made a double bogey on the first hole. After making a birdie on the second, he had bogeys on three of the next four holes.
Na went off in the first group with 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir, who was 1 under at the turn. Weir will finish the round as a single player.