Alex Cejka withdrew from the PGA's Zurich Classic golf tournament after completing his first round on Thursday. Normally this wouldn't be anything noteworthy, but this case is different once you find out about the injury that led to his decision to withdraw from the tournament:
Alex Cejka WDs from Zurich Classic after breaking toe with club [Devil Ball Golf]
As the Golf Channel's Todd Lewis noted during Friday's PGA Tour pre-tournament show, Cejka couldn't play in Friday's second round after breaking his toe. How did he break it, you ask?
In a moment of frustration during the round, Cejka tried to slam his wedge into the ground, but instead of hitting the turf, caught his toe instead. He not only broke the toe, but took a considerable chunk of leather out of his golf shoe...Ouch. That had to hurt. Something tells me he didn't fully think this through. Would have loved to see the video of it.
Cejka somehow managed to finish his round -- one would guess he has a seriously high pain tolerance -- and card a 2-over 74 before withdrawing from the tournament. Lewis also said that the German was "on the verge of tears" in the locker room after the round.So between the medical bill, the ruined golf shoes, and the potential money he loses out on by not being able to finish the tournament, that adds up to one expensive tantrum. Another lesson for the kids at home: learn to control your temper.
Alex Cejka WDs from Zurich Classic after breaking toe with club [Devil Ball Golf]
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