Robert Allenby to miss PGA Tour event after ‘kidnapping’ incident in Hawaii

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Robert Allenby will miss this week’s PGA Tour event following the incident in Hawaii in which he reported being kidnapped, beaten and robbed.

The 43-year-old has said he has “no recollection” of events that unfolded last Friday after he missed the cut at the Sony Open and spent the evening in a wine bar.

Allenby has explained that he was found unconscious six miles away in a park with significant facial injuries and missing his wallet, mobile phone, cash and credit cards.

In a statement released by the PGA Tour, Allenby said he had been advised not to make an immediately return to golf in the tour event in La Quinta, California.

“On the advice of my personal doctor, I have decided to withdraw from this week’s Humana Challenge. This will enable me to ensure I am fully recovered prior to rejoining the PGA Tour. I anticipate a full recovery and look forward to returning in the near future.

“Once again, I would like to thank the local authorities in Hawaii as well as the PGA Tour for their assistance. I am also grateful for all the kind words of support I have received from so many people. Any further updates on the investigation will come from local law enforcement.”

Allenby previously described his relief at surviving the ordeal, which happened when he became separated from his friend after they paid their bar tab at 10.48pm.

“He went to the bathroom and next thing you know I’m being dumped in a park miles away,” Allenby said. “I only know this part because a homeless woman found me and told me she saw a few guys pull up and throw me out of the car. That is where I got the scrapes above my eye from the sidewalk.

“The homeless woman got me away from the others and then a retired military guy walking past came to my aid. He got me into a taxi and paid for me to get to my hotel and I called police from there. I have his details and will be getting back in touch with him for sure. I didn’t think I was going to survive this one.”