In the lead-up to the RBC Canadian Open, there have been several withdrawals. Most of which were due to players needing to recover from injuries before the US Open. There is a rookie who is making his first pro appearance, but it is being a bit overshadowed by the dropouts. On Wednesday, just the day before the Open was set to begin, Greyson Sigg was a last-minute withdrawal. This time it wasn’t because something bad came up, but instead Sigg just wanted to be there for his wife Katie, who went into labor on Wednesday.
The Announcement
In a now-deleted tweet, the PGA Tour stated that Sigg would be stepping away from the event to focus on his growing family. Fans responded positively to the news, and with some excitement. Fans were congratulating the golfer, with one even saying:
“That’s the best reason for a withdrawal.”
Overall, it was positive vibes being spread around. The post was eventually taken down to exclude the part about Sigg’s wife giving birth. Most likely because that was considered too personal. The ethics of announcing that is dubious at best. At the time of writing, Greyson Sigg and Katie Sigg haven’t made the public announcement themselves. They are currently a bit too busy to make such an announcement. Nevertheless, the PGA Tour making the announcement without their consent is a bit in poor taste and can be seen as inconsiderate.
Who Will Replace Greyson Sigg
In the same announcement, the PGA revealed that Greyson Sigg will be replaced by Zac Blair for the Open. Some fans were excited for Blair, with one saying that he is on his comeback. Most were pretty lukewarm on that part of the announcement. Most of the excitement is for the Siggs’ newborn baby, but this is still a great opportunity for Blair. He is also set to play in the US Open, so this can give him the preparation he needs to compete in the major next week. Being an alternate is not quite ideal, but it does open doorways for the golfers. Especially if they make a good impression. Like Danny Walker during the Player Championship. Granted, he was a rookie, and Zac Blair has been playing for the PGA Tour since 2015, but there’s always an opportunity to turn things around.
Siggs Exciting Day
It is rare for a player to have to withdraw for something as good as this. It does happen from time to time, but most are due to less-than-ideal emergencies. Once again, the lead-up to the Canadian Open was full of withdrawals, specifically due to injuries that the players are recovering from. It’s a breath of fresh air to learn that Siggs is leaving for something so positive and exciting in his life. To him, fans and players alike are wishing him good fortune and a hearty congratulations for being a father. His wife will also be relieved to see him by her side while going through labor. Now, fans are excited to see the little bundle of joy that the two are about to welcome into the world.
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