Harry Potter star Tom Felton stretchered off Ryder Cup golf course after collapsing

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By Nika Shakhnazarova

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Actor Tom Felton collapsed in the middle of a celebrity round of golf on Thursday, September 23, sparking concerns for his health.

The actor - who played Draco Malfoy in the popular Harry Potter films - was stretchered off after collapsing during a round of golf.

He was seen on the ground for some time, before being carted off the course. His current condition is unknown, but he was conscious when medics arrived, BBC News reports.

Surrounded by other players, volunteers and officials, he was helped to his feet and driven away on a golf cart for medical evaluation.

The PGA of America said in a statement: "In today's Ryder Cup Celebrity Match, actor and musician Tom Felton experienced a medical incident on the course while participating for Europe.

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

Felton was competing for Europe in the six-a-side Ryder Cup Celebrity Match, which is now a traditional curtain-raiser for the real thing.

Taking place at on the course in Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Felton was participating in a round of golf that also featured fellow stars Teemu Selanne, Mandy Rose, Toni Kukoc, Mike Eruzione, Stephanie Szostak, A.J. Hawk, Dan Jansen, Alessandro Del Piero, Kelly Slater, and Sasha Vujacic.

During the round, Felton appeared to collapse and immediately was surrounded by grounds crew and medical staff.

He remained on the ground for some time, but appeared to be conscious. Once he was able to be moved, medical staff brought a cart to his location, where he was put on a stretcher and likely was carted to the medical area.

The star is best known playing Harry Potter's nemesis, Draco Malfoy, in the film franchise based on book series by JK Rowling.

He landed the hit role at just 14 years old - catapulting him to global stardom.

On Wednesday, September 22, as he celebrated turning 34, he told fans: "The best is yet to come".

Felton wrote on Instagram: "33 years done - good lord it’s been so much fun getting here - yet, somehow, I still feel the best is yet to come.

"Thank you all for your love , support & sense of humour - let’s keep a good thing going - to the next 33 xx."

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