RORY MCILROY’S DEFENCE of his Open title is in serious doubt after the golfer announced on Instagram that he’d ruptured the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) playing soccer on Saturday.
Advertisement
The world number one was having a kickabout with friends at the weekend when the incident occurred.
The 26-year old says rehab has already started and that he’s “working hard to get back as soon as possible.”
However, depending on the severity of the injury, the defending champion is not only a doubt for St. Andrews next week, but his entire season may be at risk as recovery time can be anywhere between six weeks and one year.
The extent of the injury is such that golf reporter Shane O’Donoghue says that it properly assessed for 3-5 days.
Rory's injury can not be properly assessed for 3-5 days. He was not tackled during soccer game. He simply went over on left ankle.
— Shane O’Donoghue 🇮🇪 (@ShaneODonoghue) July 6, 2015
Football game puts Rory McIlroy's Open defence in doubt
Updated at 1.30pm
RORY MCILROY’S DEFENCE of his Open title is in serious doubt after the golfer announced on Instagram that he’d ruptured the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) playing soccer on Saturday.
The world number one was having a kickabout with friends at the weekend when the incident occurred.
The 26-year old says rehab has already started and that he’s “working hard to get back as soon as possible.”
However, depending on the severity of the injury, the defending champion is not only a doubt for St. Andrews next week, but his entire season may be at risk as recovery time can be anywhere between six weeks and one year.
The extent of the injury is such that golf reporter Shane O’Donoghue says that it properly assessed for 3-5 days.
Originally published at 11am.
Ireland hockey team keep Olympic qualification dreams alive with latest victory
What a performance! 20-year-old Leona Maguire finishes 2nd at European Masters
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Golf Injury The Open