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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan undergoes surgery after falling down lift shaft before DP World Tour event

Andrea Pavan is recovering in hospital - (Getty Images)

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan has said that he is “recovering in hospital” after undergoing surgery following a fall down a lift shaft prior to a DP World Tour event in South Africa.

Pavan, a two-time winner on Tour, had been due to play the South African Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club this week before the incident, which happened in his private accommodation close to the course.

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