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How a caddie broke his ankle at Oakmont

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8 years ago

Jun 14, 2016

Australian golf writer Ben Everill was following Jason Day and 22-year-old Drexel alum and Open qualifier Chris Crawford at Oakmont on Tuesday. Everill was happily tweeting out shots of Jason Day making his way around the course (definitely worth checking out), when a freak accident occurred. Crawford’s caddie slipped while raking a bunker and broke his ankle.

Everill indicated on Twitter that the caddie lost his footing and slid into the bunker near where Jason Day was hitting, saying, unbelievably, “I’ve snapped my ankle, but go ahead Jason. I’ll be okay!”

Fortunately, it seems the Pittsburgh Steelers’ team doctor was nearby, and Jason Day, of course, didn’t “go ahead” and provided some assistance.

Pittsburgh Steelers doctor on hand – friend of @JDayGolf agent Bud Martin – to help with caddy treatment. pic.twitter.com/4VicCJ5lEB

— Benjamin Everill (@beneverill) June 14, 2016

There are a lot of bad jokes in here, “We expected Oakmont to punish the players, but we thought the caddies would be spared!” But making light of a man’s injury, however sustained, is poor form.

Regardless, the injury sets an ominous tone for the week.

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8 Comments

AllBOdoesisgolf

Jun 15, 2016 at 9:44 am

poor form yet you did it anyway

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don d.

Jun 15, 2016 at 2:21 am

it is the us open . always something to discuss. they are only numbers in a box. the fewest wins. 18 holes go get it.

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Joshuaplaysgolf

Jun 14, 2016 at 10:07 pm

Further evidence of Spieth’s ‘too much sand in the bunkers’ gripe?

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Double Mocha Man

Jun 14, 2016 at 9:10 pm

Would this be the same cadie that was on Day’s bag in last year’s U.S. Open? When Day collapsed he was by his side… as Day was by the side of this caddie.

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- TCJ
  
  Jun 15, 2016 at 9:11 am
  
  “Crawford’s caddie slipped while raking a bunker and broke his ankle.”
  
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  - Double Mocha Man
    
    Jun 15, 2016 at 5:03 pm
    
    Oops. Reading comprehension issue here.
    
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Double Mocha Man

Jun 14, 2016 at 6:14 pm

When an actor goes on stage you say “Break a leg”. When a caddie goes onto Oakmont you say “Break an ankle”. When a player goes onto Oakmont you say, “Break par.”

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- Other Paul
  
  Jun 14, 2016 at 8:48 pm
  
  Well said
  
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