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Ryder Cup rookie Peter Hanson of Sweden has withdrawn from the French Vivendi Cup due to illness just over a week before he is due to tee off for the European team.
The 32-year-old advised officials Thursday he is struggling with a head cold, chest infection and fever.
Hanson will return home from France, but hopes to recover before heading to the Celtic Manor course in Wales on Monday for the Oct. 1-3 Ryder Cup.
His place in the ?1.25 million ($1.67 million) Vivendi Cup has been taken by Frenchman Damien Perrier.
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