Andrea Pavan Discharged After Elevator Shaft Fall

The 36‑year‑old Italian golfer fell three stories into an elevator shaft in Stellenbosch, South Africa, during the DP World Tour’s Investec South African Open. He underwent surgeries on his shoulder and back and suffered fractures to several vertebrae. Pavan was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday and will remain in South Africa for roughly five weeks of rehabilitation.

Pavan thanked friends, family, sponsors and supporters on social media, noting the recovery feels like a miracle. A GoFundMe set up by a former Texas A&M teammate has raised over $81,000 to help cover his medical expenses.