Former European Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher was in a critical condition in hospital on Friday.
Gallacher was being treated in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, NHS Grampian said, although no other details about the 64-year-old’s condition were announced.
George O’Grady, chief executive of the European Tour, said: “We are in touch with Bernard’s wife, Lesley and the Gallacher family, and, obviously, we join with everyone in wishing Bernard a speedy recovery.”
His nephew, Stephen, who pulled out of the Wales Open during the second round on Friday due to a back injury, added: “I understand that he is critical but stable.
“My family is in disarray at the moment and it is obviously a worrying situation. We are all anxious.”
Gallacher, the father of Sky Sports television presenter Kirsty, turned professional in 1967 and was named the Sir Henry Cotton rookie of the year the following season.
In 1969 the Scot became the youngest winner of the prestigious PGA Championship at 20 years and 97 days, a record which stood until earlier this year when Italian Matteo Manassero triumphed at Wentworth aged 20 years and 37 days.
Gallacher played for Europe in the Ryder Cup eight times and was non-playing captain of the European Team in 1991, 1993 and 1995.
He lost the first two matches but led the Europeans to a stunning victory on American soil in 1995 when the European team beat America by 14.5 to 13.5 points at the Oak Hill Country Club.
Gallacher in 'critical' condition in hospital
