New dad Mahan withdraws from Bridgestone

Mahan was the 36-hole leader at last week's Canadian Open but withdrew from the tournament when his wife Kandi went into labour. Brandt Snedeker went on to win the event.

Hunter Mahan of the U.S. flips his club after missing his putt during the final round of the British Open golf championship at Muirfield in Scotland

Hunter Mahan of the U.S. flips his club after missing his putt during the final round of the British Open golf championship at Muirfield in Scotland





Mahan, 31, has two WGC victories among his five PGA Tour titles. He is expected to return at the year's final major, the PGA Championship from August 8-11.

(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter Rutherford)


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