MACKENZIE HUGHES has revealed a horror health condition which saw him rushed to hospital.
The golfer, 32, has been forced to pull out of the Travelers Championship at the TPC River Highlands in worrying circumstances.
APMackenzie Hughes has revealed the horror injury which forced him to pull out of the Travelers Championship[/caption]
GettyHughes tied for 49th at last week’s US Open at Los Angeles Country Club[/caption]
Hughes shot 76 in the first round but withdrew immediately after.
And taking to Twitter, he has now revealed the reason for this.
The Canadian explained how a plane journey saw him experience discomfort in his lower right back which forced him to lay down for the journey. A CT scan then revealed he had kidney stones.
He wrote: “I went to the front of the plane and laid down on the floor, but nothing was helping.
“The pain was so bad I felt nauseous and I started to throw up.
“After a CT scan it turned out that I had kidney stones, which explains the intense pain I was having.
“I had a 4 mm stone which the doctor said would likely pass, so it was just pain meds and rest the last few days as I tried to pass it.
“Unfortunately I haven’t passed it yet and I’m still dealing with lots of discomfort.
“I hate to WD from one of my favorite tournaments of the year, but I look forward to getting healthy and getting back soon.”
Hughes tied for 49th at last week’s US Open at Los Angeles Country Club.