American golfer Kirk takes & # 039; indefinite leave & # 039; from sports
Kirk won the last of his four PGA Tour titles during the Colonial tournament in Forth Worth, Texas in 2015
American golfer Chris Kirk says he has to take "unlimited time off" from the sport to tackle his alcohol and depression issues to tackle.
Kirk, who has four PGA Tour victories, made the announcement on social media on Tuesday
"I have been dealing with alcohol abuse and depression for a while," said Kirk, who 34 years. on Wednesday
"I thought I could control it, but after several relapses, I started to realize that I cannot solve this alone."
The last of Kirk & # 39; s PGA Tour victories was the colonial tournament in Forth Worth, Texas in 2015.
He was as high as the 16th in the world ranking at the time of his colonial victory, but dropped to 188th and missed 11 of 17 cuts this season, including each of his last four starts.
"I don't know when I'll be back," he added. "But now I have to focus on the man my family deserves. Thank you for your support."
