Austrian tour player Matthias Schwab has opted to step away from professional golf to focus on life off the course.
Schwab turned pro nearly 10 years ago but remains without a win. In 2019, he finished 17th in the Race to Dubai standings which opened up starts on the PGA TOUR.
Between 2021 and 2023, Schwab made more than 50 starts but his playing time was significantly reduced thereafter.
He made his first DP World Tour appearance in seven months at the Austrian Open in May.
“Hi everyone, for some time now I have been struggling a lot mentally and emotionally,” Schwab wrote.
“The past few years have been difficult on the golf course, and these struggles have increasingly begun to affect my life away from the game as well.
“After a lot of reflection, I have decided to take time away from professional golf to focus on life off the golf course. For the foreseeable future, I won’t be competing in any tournaments and will instead focus on personal matters and priorities outside of golf.
“I’m incredibly lucky and thankful to have a family, team, partners, and fans around me to support me on this path. I don’t know what the timeline for a return will look like, but I will take things one step at a time and see where this road leads.
“Thank you for all the support and understanding.”
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