Tom Felton: Harry Potter star collapses during celebrity Ryder Cup match

By CNN Sport staff

Harry Potter star Tom Felton suffered a “medical incident” while playing in a celebrity golf match at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, ahead of the Ryder Cup.

Felton, best known for portraying Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, was conscious after collapsing on the course on Thursday. He was then carted off for treatment.

“In today’s Ryder Cup Celebrity Match, actor and musician Tom Felton experienced a medical incident on the course while participating for Europe,” said a statement from PGA of America.

“He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No further details are available.”

CNN has reached out to Felton’s representatives to inquire how he’s doing.

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Felton, who turned 34 this week, was representing Team Europe in the celebrity Ryder Cup match alongside former footballer Alessandro Del Piero, former NBA players Toni Kukoč and Sasha Vujačić, former NHL player Teemu Selänne and actress Stephanie Szostak.

The 43rd Ryder Cup between Europe and USA gets underway on Friday.

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