Stewart Cink announces he's leaving golf after wife is diagnosed with cancer

Former British Open champion Stewart Cink announced Tuesday that he's taking an indefinite leave of absence from competitive golf to support his wife Lisa, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last week.

Since I was 15 years old, @lisacink has been my biggest supporter. It's now time for me to return the favor. pic.twitter.com/4mVRMsmfL4
— Stewart Cink (@stewartcink) May 3, 2016

Cink was scheduled to play in Charlotte later this week at the Wells Fargo Championship.

Please lift up @lisacink and @stewartcink in prayer. Cancer is evil, God is great. He can overcome. Lord, help my friends beat cancer. Amen.
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) May 4, 2016

@stewartcink @lisacink As a cancer survivor,all I can say is please keep the faith,please keep the attitude & know we are praying for you.
— Peter Kostis (@peterjkostis) May 3, 2016

@stewartcink @lisacink wishing your family the best.
— Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) May 4, 2016

@stewartcink @ZachJohnsonPGA @lisacink thoughts and prayers, wishing you all the best Lisa ??
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) May 4, 2016

@stewartcink @lisacink prayers and thoughts to you and your family!
— Thorbjørn Olesen (@Thorbjornolesen) May 4, 2016