Harry Potter star Tom Felton suffers 'medical incident' during celebrity golf match

Harry Potter star Tom Felton was carried off a Wisconsin golf course on Thursday after collapsing during a celebrity match ahead of the Ryder Cup.

Felton, who celebrated his 34th birthday a day before, experienced a "medical incident" and was sent to a "local hospital for treatment", the PGA of America said.

The actor suffered an apparent medical emergency shortly after the conclusion of his match at Whistling Straits, which is hosting the Europe v United States golf tournament over the weekend.

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, who spent over a decade playing Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter's rival in the popular film series based on JK Rowling's novels, was pictured appearing shaky and pale.

Surrounded by fellow players, volunteers and tournament officials, he was helped to his feet and laid on a golf cart before being driven away for further evaluation.

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Felton, who was representing Europe in a scramble competition made up of sporting and entertainment celebrities, had been playing alongside Olympian Dan Jansen and hockey players Teemu Selanne and Mike Eruzione.

He collapsed after playing 11 holes with team-mate Teemu Selanne, a former Finish professional ice hockey player.