Overview
- Straka pulled out of both the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the season-ending DP World Tour Championship.
- He said he must be in Alabama to support his wife, Paige, as their son Thomas transitions from the NICU to home in the coming weeks.
- DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings amended Straka’s minimum Counting Tournament obligation from four events to two.
- The adjustment means Straka remains eligible as a member next season despite missing the playoff events.
- Straka had entry to Abu Dhabi as a Ryder Cup player and is a two-time PGA Tour winner this year who is ranked No. 15 in the world.