Former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher 'critical', The 64-year-old former golfer is being treated in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, NHS Grampian has confirmed.
Nephew Stephen, who withdrew from the Wales Open during Friday's second round with a back injury, said: "I understand that he is critical but stable.
"My family is in disarray at the moment and it is obviously a worrying situation. We are all anxious."
Gallacher, who lives in Berkshire, is the father of three children, the most famous of whom is television presenter Kirsty.
George O'Grady, chief executive of the European Tour, said: "We are in touch with Bernard's wife, Lesley, and the Gallacher family and, obviously, we join with everyone in wishing Bernard a speedy recovery."
Bathgate-born Gallacher led Europe to victory over the United States in the Ryder Cup in 1995, having twice previously been losing captain.
He had also been a player in the competition eight times and won 10 tournaments on the European Tour.
Gallacher turned professional in 1967 and was named the Sir Henry Cotton rookie of the year the following season.
In 1969, he became the youngest winner of the prestigious PGA Championship at 20 years and 97 days.
That record stood until earlier this year, when Italian Matteo Manassero triumphed at Wentworth aged 20 years and 37 days.
Nephew Stephen, who withdrew from the Wales Open during Friday's second round with a back injury, said: "I understand that he is critical but stable.
"My family is in disarray at the moment and it is obviously a worrying situation. We are all anxious."
Gallacher, who lives in Berkshire, is the father of three children, the most famous of whom is television presenter Kirsty.
George O'Grady, chief executive of the European Tour, said: "We are in touch with Bernard's wife, Lesley, and the Gallacher family and, obviously, we join with everyone in wishing Bernard a speedy recovery."
Bathgate-born Gallacher led Europe to victory over the United States in the Ryder Cup in 1995, having twice previously been losing captain.
He had also been a player in the competition eight times and won 10 tournaments on the European Tour.
Gallacher turned professional in 1967 and was named the Sir Henry Cotton rookie of the year the following season.
In 1969, he became the youngest winner of the prestigious PGA Championship at 20 years and 97 days.
That record stood until earlier this year, when Italian Matteo Manassero triumphed at Wentworth aged 20 years and 37 days.
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