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Italian Golfer Andrea Pavan Injured in Elevator Accident

3/3/2026

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Andrea Pavan, Italian golfer and two-time European Tour winner, fell down an elevator shaft in Stellenbosch, South Africa, suffering serious injuries.
Pavan was unaware the elevator car was absent when the doors opened.
He underwent surgery for back and shoulder injuries on Wednesday night.
He withdrew from the South African Open after being scheduled to start Thursday.
Former coach J.T. Higgins said Pavan is in good spirits.

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Andrea Pavan, Italian golfer and two-time European Tour winner, fell down an elevator shaft in Stellenbosch, South Africa, suffering serious injuries.
Pavan was unaware the elevator car was absent when the doors opened.
He underwent surgery for back and shoulder injuries on Wednesday night.
He withdrew from the South African Open after being scheduled to start Thursday.
Former coach J.T. Higgins said Pavan is in good spirits.