Crail, Scotland …. Former Open Champion Stewart Cink has withdrawn from this week’s Wells Fargo Championship and subsequently announced he will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from the PGA TOUR, as his wife, Lisa, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The following is his statement:

“Last week my wife, Lisa, and I received some unfortunate news.  Lisa has been diagnosed with breast cancer – a startling and unexpected revelation for everyone in our family.  We are still in the process of figuring out exactly what she is fighting, and the uncertainty continues to be very difficult. However, we serve a great God, and our friends and family have been and will be by her side every step of the way.

“In order to assist Lisa in meeting this challenge, I will be stepping away from competitive golf until circumstances improve for her. Hopefully that day will come quickly.  Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we move forward.”

The six-time PGA TOUR winner Cink has been a member of four U.S. Presidents Cup teams and five U.S. Ryder Cup teams, and is best-known for his 2009 victory at The Open Championship.