Unthinkable tragedy: A few hours ago, golf legend Rory McIlroy faced a life-and-death situation when he lost part of his leg during a friendly match. Here are the details:
The Golf Channel noted that McIlroy was “swinging with ease” and “running uphill to another tee.”
On August 5, McIlroy posted a video on Instagram of him working on his ankle.
According to Golf Digest’s Tim Rosaforte, McIlroy’s return to the PGA Championship comes a few months earlier than Darren Clarke’s schedule, as Clarke predicted that the 26-year-old McIlroy would not play golf again in 2015. “I have a long-term view of this injury, and even if the rehab goes well, I want to come back to the tournament when I feel 100 percent healthy and 100 percent competitive,” McIlroy said on July 8, confirming his Open absence.
The world number one had previously clarified the exact nature of his injury:
It has been a year of mixed fortunes for the four-time major champion, with a Masters call-up and the recent US Open just around the corner. Makira tries to change these spells this week.