Guest Sports News Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 * McIlroy takes "long term view" of ankle injury * Absence leaves American Spieth as favourite * Fellow players defend McIlroy for "having some fun" (Adds details, quotes) By Mitch Phillips LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy will not defend his British Open title at St Andrews next week after announcing on Wednesday he did not want to risk further damage to the ankle ligaments he ruptured playing football last weekend. "After much consideration I have decided not to play in the Open Championship at St. Andrews," the Northern Irishman wrote. "I'm taking a long-term view of this injury and, although rehab is progressing well, I want to come back to tournament play when I feel 100 percent healthy and 100 percent competitive." McIlroy's potential showdown with double major winner Jordan Spieth was expected to be the highlight of the Open but the American will now start the tournament as the favourite. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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