Europe captain Darren Clarke has allayed fears over the fitness of British Open champion Henrik Stenson ahead of next month's Ryder Cup defence at Hazeltine, Minnesota.
The Swede, who had surgery on his right knee at the end of last year, injured it during the first round of The Barclays Championship at New York's Bethpage Black course, after shooting a three-over 74 in the opening round.
Clarke, however, said on Friday that the world No.4 was simply being careful by withdrawing from the tournament.
"I've just had a message from Henrik and he said it was solely precautionary," the Northern Irishman told Sky Sports television.
"I messaged him back telling him that was the best news I'll hear all day. I think he's just being careful.
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"The Ryder Cup means so much to him and I think he's just making sure he can play the rest of the FedEx and also make sure he's fit for the Ryder Cup."
Stenson won the first major of his career at Troon in July and followed up by taking the silver medal behind Ryder Cup teammate Justin Rose at this month's Rio Olympics.
The Ryder Cup matches against the United States will be held from September 30 and October 2.
