Stewart Cink taking leave from PGA Tour as wife Lisa battles cancer
Stewart Cink announced Tuesday that his wife, Lisa, has a form of breast cancer and that he will be taking a break from competitive golf to support her and battle with the condition.
“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,” Cink said in a statement.
“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 42-year-old Cink is a six-time PGA Tour winner, a member of five Ryder Cup teams and four Presidents Cup teams, as well the 2009 British Open champion.
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