Rory McIlroy Is Hurt Playing Soccer and May Miss British Open

The world No1, Rory McIlriy, shot a superb final-round 66 at Chambers Bay to give the US Open leaders a scare but it was not enough for the Northern Irishman.

Starting the day at 4-over and eight strokes off the lead, Rory McIlroy needed a dominant round if he was going to have a shot to win the U.S. Open. He still has holes to play, but he's in the process of doing just that. McIlroy 

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Rory McIlroy announced Monday morning that he suffered a total rupture of his left ankle ligament over the weekend while playing soccer with friends. McIlroy posted a photo in a walking boot and on crutches with the caption:.

2014 Open champ Rory McIlroy may not be around to defend his title, after rupturing a ligament in his left ankle playing soccer this weekend.