Stephen Gallacher to have wrist operation

FROM THE SCOTSMAN. SPORT WEBSTIE
European Tour player Stephen Gallacher is to have surgery on his damaged wrist later this month as he seeks to bring an end to his injury and illness problems.
The 34-year-old from Linlithgow has endured a summer of frustration after being struck down by sarcoidosis – an energy-sapping disease which affects the lungs and joints – together with his wrist injury.
Gallacher, nephew of former Ryder Cup captain Bernard, last played in the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond in mid-July and is unsure when he will next be back in competitive action.
The Scot, who has asked the European Tour for a medical exemption, said: “I will be mightily relieved when I can get back to the day job of trying to win golf tournaments. I’ve six more weeks of steroid pills and an operation on my damaged wrist looming. It’s been a summer of frustration.”