Tonsillitis gets the better of Kiradech

Kiradech Aphibarnrat has been struggling with his swing since the death of coach and mentor Natpasit Chokthanasart.

KUALA LUMPUR: Thai golfer Kiradech Aphibarnrat’s title defence at the Maybank Malaysian Open came to an early end when he withdrew from the third round due to tonsillitis.

The big-hitting 25-year-old sought treatment at a hospital late Friday but was still feeling under the weather after getting an antibiotic injection.