The Canadian Press reports that Mike Weir, 2003 Master’s winner from Bright’s Grove, ON, didn’t make it past the first nine today at the Buick Invitational in La Jolla, California. He shot 40 through his first nine holes, and cited that he was feeling ill as a reason. 
Maybe he’s got a touch of norovirus?
Golfer Kenneth Ferrie, the Englishman best known for playing in the final group in the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, had to withdraw from Saturday’s tournament because of food poisoning.
As a result, he received less money than 18 guys who finished behind him, even though he qualified for the weekend and they didn’t.
Under tour regulations, anyone who withdraws or is disqualified for any reason after making the cut is paid last place, unofficial prize money. Ferrie was given $8,798, but it will not be applied to the money list, and he received no FedEx Cup points.
Fan favorite John Daly was quoted as saying, "It’s a stupid rule, I’m sorry."