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Kevin Stadler Breaks Club, Accidentally Hits Fan in Head; 6 Stitches Required

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A spectator at a Web.com Tour event was hit in the head by a dislodged club head on Friday and required stitches.

According to ESPN.com's Bob Harig, Kevin Stadler's clubhead came loose after he slammed his club down at the 15th hole. The spectator required six stitches.

"It was a very freakish accident," Web.com Tour official Orlando Pope told Harig. "Kevin is devastated. He had trouble trying to finish the round. He was quite worried and felt so bad."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.