Rory McIlroy Injury: Updates on Golfer’s Ankle Ligament and Return

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Published: July 6, 2015

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Rory McIlroy will miss the 2015 British Open after announcing on July 6 he had ruptured a ligament in his left ankle playing soccer with friends.

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Rory Out of Open Championship Wednesday, July 8 "After much consideration, I have decided not to play in the Open Championship at St. Andrews," McIlroy said on Instagram. "I’m taking a long term view of this injury and, although rehab is progressing well, I want to come back to tournament play when I feel 100% healthy and 100% competitive. Thank you for all your support and best wishes. I hope to be back on the course as soon as I can.... In the mean time, come on Andy!!!":



The reigning Open champion took to social media to confirm the extent of his injury on July 6, revealing his rehab has already begun:



McIlroy's rep told Brian Wacker of PGATour.com the injury occurred when the golfer's foot turned over running on turf, causing the rupture.

With the St. Andrews showpiece set to begin on July 16, it seems unlikely McIlroy will make it back in time to defend the title he won at Hoylake 12 months ago.

It's been a year of mixed fortunes for the four-time major champion so far, with challenges at the Masters and the recent U.S. Open coming up just short. But missing out on the most illustrious event in golf at such an iconic course would be a bitter disappointment for the Northern Irishman.



At this juncture, although there may be slender hopes he can make it back in time, a McIlroy withdrawal is surely an inevitability. For those set to flock to the Old Course to see him in action, the news will also be a substantial blow, as the dynamic style in which Rory plays the game makes him one of the biggest draws in the sport.

While they'll all be keen to wish their fellow pro a speedy recover, the absence of McIlroy will certainly open things up at St. Andr...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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