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Kirk will sit out The Open due to broken hand

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  • Associated Press

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- Chris Kirk has withdrawn from next week's The Open at St. Andrews after breaking his hand, and been replaced in the field by fellow American Kevin Streelman.

The R&A, which organizes the tournament, made the announcement on Saturday.

The 80th-ranked Streelman tied for 54th and 79th in the last two Opens.