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McIlroy said he ruptured a ligament in his left ankle over the weekend while playing soccer with friends in Northern Ireland. He was hopeful that he would recover in time for The Open,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, but decided two days later it was not worth risking a full recovery.
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Rory McIlroy pulled out of the British Open at St. Andrews on Wednesday with an ankle injury, the first time in 61 years the defending champion will not be playing.
Ben Hogan in 1954 was the last British Open champion who did not defend.
McIlroy made the announcement by posting a photo on Instagram that showed his left ankle in an air cast,Nike Air Max Zero Black, propped up as he watched Wimbledon on television. That will be his only view of St. Andrews next week,NFL Jerseys Outlet, a blow to the world's No. 1 player and to the oldest championship in golf.
"After much consideration, I have decided not to play in the Open Championship at St. Andrews,Nike Air Max 98 Gundam 2018," McIlroy said. "I'm taking a long-term view of this injury and,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, although rehab is progressing well, I want to come back to tournament play when I feel 100 percent healthy and 100 percent competitive." |
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