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Rory McIlroy ruptures ankle ligament in pick-up soccer game

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Behold, the horror.

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Rory McIlroy posted the above to his Instagram account on Monday morning. Apparently, the world No. 1 golfer suffered a “total rupture of an ankle ligament and the joint capsule from kicking around a soccer ball with friends in his native Northern Ireland.”

According to PGATour.com: “A spokeswoman for McIlroy’s management company told CNN there is a ’10 percent chance’ of the 26-year-old playing The Open Championship.”

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How could a right-handed golfer return from a ruptured ligament in the critical left ankle in under two weeks? And even if he were able to hobble around St. Andrews to defend his title, what are the odds of playing even moderately well?

Get well, Rors.

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  1. shabby

    Jul 10, 2015 at 11:55 am

    WHAAAAAAA,,,,, HE A WIENER!

  2. Ian

    Jul 8, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    He’s officially NOT playing the British Open.

  3. fffff

    Jul 7, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    moron

  4. Mike ATC

    Jul 7, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I feel bad for Rors but don’t blame him for playing soccer. We all have our outlets, and I bet the benefits gained from playing other sports (strength, power, stamina, balance, etc.,) have helped his career in golf more than they have harmed it. As an ATC, the picture or Rory in the walking boot and crutches is not a good sign. The boot will keep his ankle immobilized to allow the ligament to heal but it will also cause atrophy of the lower leg muscles. Rehab is going to take time and I’m sure he is in very capable hands. No question he is going to miss the Open and I would be the least bit surprised if he misses the PGA next month.

  5. GEORGE

    Jul 7, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    Oh boo hoo he’s a millionare.

  6. Archie Bunker

    Jul 7, 2015 at 11:49 am

    I wonder if he could play with that boot on his leg. Or would he be accused of “building a stance” and penalized?

  7. Matto

    Jul 7, 2015 at 7:23 am

    I remember Luc Longley from Chicago Bulls doing his shoulder body surfing during the season and Michael Jordan just absolutely losing his sh*t at him about it.

  8. Ballstrikka

    Jul 7, 2015 at 4:14 am

    And another thing. Hey Mr. Knight, can you send Rorz a pair ‘o Nike shorts for his next couch photo op! The towel is a tad disturbing. I thought this was a family site!

    • Pat M

      Jul 8, 2015 at 11:15 am

      Yeah that is really messed up. My friend was a big Tiger then Rory guy. Now he is all Jordan Spieth. Sold all the Nike clothes and spent a bundle on new Under Armor stuff. Seems like Jordan is a better player and has more common sense. Rory may end up like Georgie Best.

  9. Ballstrikka

    Jul 7, 2015 at 4:10 am

    Sheesh!! Love how this story is covered from 27 different angles, umpteen news and cable outlets launching this report and that, photos provided, analysis, free opinions, expert diagnosis, potential outcomes, etc., and we can’t get the same black belt coverage on the Micks gambling escapades!! So obvious is the selective reporting. Lol! So funny to me. Propaganda is somethin’ else I tell ya. We gotta protect the Mick, he’s such a great guy! Where’s my Pepto?

  10. jakeanderson

    Jul 7, 2015 at 3:30 am

    what an idiotic idea to play football as a professional athlete. on the other hand, if spieth wins the open, it will not count, because rory would have won, had he been fit.

    • Rob

      Jul 7, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Wut?

      • jakeanderson

        Jul 7, 2015 at 2:51 pm

        yes. you understood me right.

        • Rob

          Jul 7, 2015 at 6:15 pm

          Do we not count Padraig Harrington’s 2 majors in 2008 because Tiger wasn’t in the field? That’s ridiculous.

          • Jake Anderson

            Jul 8, 2015 at 4:15 am

            no, we definitely count Harrington’s 2 majors, because he showed he can beat woods, when he was playing good golf. how would you not?

  11. RC

    Jul 6, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    It’s the Nike curse I tell ya

  12. Steve

    Jul 6, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    Sh*t happens.

  13. Mark

    Jul 6, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    Great player but not very bright. Nike, Santander etc must be livid. A St. Andrew’s Open and he gets himself injured.

  14. Bensucks

    Jul 6, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    Nice repost, ben. Great journalism skills.

  15. Christosterone

    Jul 6, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    If it’s a total rupture there is a 0% chance he will make the Open.
    In fact, my wife(an M.D.) said he will be lucky to finish the season….this injury requires one of two options:
    Surgery or time…lots of time….
    So if Rory is conveying the actual injury correctly then expect to hear a surgery announcement within a week or that his injury was not in fact a total rupture.
    -Christosterone

    • Dr Troy

      Jul 6, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      Totally agree here…IF it’s a true “rupture”, you’re talking about no more golf for Mr. McIlroy this year. Period.

      • Derek

        Jul 7, 2015 at 2:11 am

        “Ruptured ATFL” is still pretty vague. The ATFL is really nothing more than a thickening of the tibio-talar capsule. “Complete rupture” of the ATFL occurs 65% of acute ankle sprains. If the CFL is not involved, The recovery ranges from 4-12 weeks, but a pro athlete in his 20s with access to the best care and rehab could realistically be back in month. People play sports without ATFLs and some people are totally functional with a congenital absence of the ligament.
        The Open? Not a chance. But to say he is out for the year is a little premature.

  16. gwillis7

    Jul 6, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    athletes always come back faster than us normal folks….he will have the best trainers, PT program and will be rehabbing that thing to death to get ready for the Open in 2 weeks. I wish this happened 2 weeks ago instead of now tho.

  17. DolphLundrenade

    Jul 6, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    That’s unfortunate- But hey, it happens. Last time I missed a tournament I was playing indoor soccer and cracked two ribs. Soccer is a rough sport dang it! That aside, as much as I like Rory and what he means to golf and the next generation of junior golfers, I’m still thrilled to see Spieth try and win the third leg of the ‘Slam. Golf still has plenty of heroes to watch and I’d rather see Rory get healthy than go re-injure and possibly irreparably damage his body. Get well Rors!

  18. Nathan

    Jul 6, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    See ya later Rory

  19. Adam

    Jul 6, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Let him do anything he wants. I am sure he didn’t expect this to happen and I’m sure he’ll learn something from this and remember this was another #1 who was into even more extreme sports like bungee jumping… His name Tiger Woods.

    • Pat M

      Jul 6, 2015 at 5:55 pm

      MY friend works at a big golf chain and he says Rory stuff sells well but Tiger stuff is not selling anymore. He said Jordan clothing from UA is doing great. Hopefully Rory recovers.

  20. MHendon

    Jul 6, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    Well I imagine he’s kicking himself for kicking that soccer ball now that he’ll miss the Open at St. Andrews! What a shame.

    • wendell

      Jul 6, 2015 at 12:44 pm

      so i guess he shouldn’t have fun? Don’t do anything else but play golf Rory and never have any fun… honestly these things happen and just because your the number 1 player in the world doesn’t mean you don’t get to enjoy life.

      • brian d

        Jul 6, 2015 at 12:58 pm

        my guess is this injury is going to cost him the world number 1 spot

        • wendell

          Jul 6, 2015 at 2:07 pm

          you may in fact be correct with that guess.

          • Pat M

            Jul 6, 2015 at 2:29 pm

            Hopefully it does not cost him his career. My guess is the Nike money will keep him alive but that eventually runs out. Just ask David Duval.

            • FrankyFratelli

              Jul 6, 2015 at 4:10 pm

              cost him his career? LOL

            • Matto

              Jul 7, 2015 at 7:00 am

              The ATFL isn’t like the Achilles / ACL / PCL etc etc. His career wil be just fine.

            • JS

              Jul 7, 2015 at 8:05 am

              I’ll be sure to ask him. We’re doing a double date with him and Susan this weekend.

              • Pat M

                Jul 8, 2015 at 11:20 am

                Tell him he is gonna end up like Georgie Best if he is not careful.

      • MHendon

        Jul 6, 2015 at 11:47 pm

        I never said he shouldn’t have fun. I just said I imagine he’s kicking himself for kicking that soccer ball. S–t happens but I know he’ll hate missing the Open especially since it’s at the home of golf St. Andrews.

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