Blow to AAM Scottish Open - football injury 

KOs Rory McIlroy from Gullane field

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Rory McIlroy has officially withdrawn from the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open after revealing on social media that he had damaged ligaments in his left ankle.

McIlroy incurred the injury while kicking a football around with some friends on Saturday. The injury came from what seemed an innocuous ankle twist as the World Number One ran towards the ball.  

The 26 year old will not make a decision as to when he next tees up until the end of this week at the earliest.

Peter Adams, Championship Director of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, said: “Naturally the news on Rory having to withdraw from the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open is very disappointing for the tournament.

“Any tournament which loses the World Number One through injury is going to be effected, but we are still looking forward to hosting one of the strongest fields in Scottish Open history over one of the great links tests at Gullane this week. 

"The last four Open Champions – of which Rory is obviously one – have all played in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open the week before winning the Claret Jug and we hope to continue that trend this week.

“We wish Rory as speedy a recovery as possible and look forward to seeing him back on the golf course where he belongs as soon he is fully fit to compete again.”

RORY McILROY BROKE THE NEWS WITH THIS SOCIAL MEDIA STATEMENT
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.