US captain Keegan Bradley put English’s identify within the envelope in case of damage to a European participant.
When the draw for the singles got here out following play on Saturday, English and Hovland have been paired within the twelfth match.
Hovland’s concern flared up following his Saturday morning foursomes victory alongside Robert MacIntyre towards Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley.
Scheduled to play with Matt Fitzpatrick within the afternoon fourballs, Hovland was changed by Tyrrell Hatton.
Hovland, who stated he has “had some points with a neck damage on and off for the final two months”, had an MRI scan on Saturday night.
“He was actually very stiff this morning and tried to undergo his warm-up however simply could not play,” European captain Luke Donald informed Sky Sports activities.
“He is devastated. He is gutted. He actually wished to characterize Crew Europe within the singles, so it is vitally, very unlucky.”
That is the third time the envelope rule has been used because it was launched in 1979.
In 1991 American Steve Pate was injured in a automotive crash earlier than the Ryder Cup began, and in 1993 Europe’s Sam Torrance couldn’t play on the Sunday due to an contaminated toe.
