Bee sting rules Ryder Cup rookie Thomas Pieters out of KLM title defence

The Belgian was stung during a challenge match on Monday.

Defending champion Thomas Pieters has been forced to withdraw from the KLM Open in Holland after he suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting.

The Belgian, who was named as Darren Clarke's final Ryder Cup wild card pick last month, was stung during a challenge match on Monday.