Why do European tour players wear black ribbon at world match play championship?

BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. -- Nationwide Tour players and caddies will show their support for Chris Smith and Skip Kendall this week at the Nationwide Tour Players Cup by wearing black ribbons.

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Smith's wife killed; children hurt

Smith's wife, Beth, was killed in a weekend auto accident that critically injured their two children. Kendall's mother, Shirley, also lost her life in a car accident a week earlier. Kendall has played in 11 Nationwide Tour events this year, with three top-10 finishes. Smith has played in eight events with one top-10 finish.