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Rory McIlroy Injury Sees Golf Champion's Bid For Win At The Open In Serious Doubt

Rory McIlroy Gets Little Sympathy Over Ill-Timed Kickabout With The Lads
Sarah Ann Harris
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Taking a tumble during a kickabout with the lads isn’t usually a problem…unless you’re a world golf pro and you’re left facing the prospect of missing one of the biggest tournaments of the year.

Unfortunately that’s the scenario Rory McIlroy has found himself in, since he is now suffering from a “total rupture” of a ligament in his left ankle.

The Northern Irish champ posted a picture on Instagram showing his left leg in a brace as he balanced on a pair of crutches.

Its caption read: “Total rupture of left ATFL (ankle ligament) and associated joint capsule damage in a soccer kickabout with friends on Saturday.

“Continuing to assess extent of injury and treatment plan day by day. Rehab already started..... Working hard to get back as soon as I can.”

The Open Championship, held at the home of golf in St Andrews in Scotland, is just days away, but the world number one has refused to rule himself out.

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The 26-year-old has already won four major titles so far in his career.

According to the BBC, he will continue to have further scans over the next 48 hours.

Although many golfing fans were thoroughly disappointed by McIlroy’s injury, they also seemed somewhat irritated by his apparent carelessness…

Nice to see you being sympathetic, eh guys?

In fairness, many wished him a speedy recovery…

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Rory McIlroy, right, of Northern Ireland, speaks with Niall Horan from the band One Direction during the Par 3 contest at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rory McIlroy, right, of Northern Ireland, watches with Niall Horan from the band One Direction during the Par 3 contest at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hands Niall Horan from the band One Direction a club during the Par 3 contest at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rory McIlroy (R) of Northern Ireland and his caddie, One Direction singer Niall Horan (L), walk the fairway during the Par 3 competition on April 8, 2015, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The competition is part of the Masters Golf Championship which starts April 9. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:DON EMMERT via Getty Images)
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (C) walks alongside his caddie Niall Horan of the band One Direction during the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Redington via Getty Images)
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Niall Horan of the band One Direction works as a caddie for Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (credit:Ezra Shaw via Getty Images)
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Niall Horan of the band One Direction works as a caddie for Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Redington via Getty Images)
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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 08: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks alongside his caddie Niall Horan of the band One Direction during the Par 3 Contest prior to the start of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Redington via Getty Images)
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hands Niall Horan from the band One Direction a club during the Par 3 contest at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (credit:Matt Slocum/AP)
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