I think not playing this week is a mistake particularly if he’s heading back to Oban. The next three weeks over is the US Open bookended by two limited field signature events. Loads of earning potential but again more importantly enhanced fed ex and world ranking points. He could take a week or two off after that over here before the Scottish Open and Open. It also won’t do his homesickness much good either. Needs to tough it out.
Having said all that only he will know what his priorities are.