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Zach Johnson, who stands four back of Spieth, was on an adjacent hole and heard the crowd roar for Spieth’s eagle at 17, saying it sounded like those elicited by such legends as Jack Nicklaus and Woods. I feel like everything’s coming around. They have tried and...

I realize the prevailing sentiment surrounding McIlroy’s withdrawal from The Open field has focused on the advantage that seems to accrue to Jordan Spieth as he charges forward in his pursuit of the Grand Slam, as though there are no obstacles in his path aside from Rory McIlroy.

It is unclear where and when McIlroy will be seen in a competitive context again.

In an Instagram post, McIlroy was again shown wearing something on his left leg, which was elevated as he watched Wimbledon.

The No. 1-ranked golfer made the announcement via social media on Wednesday.

That ankle injury that Rory McIlroy suffered while playing soccer will indeed keep the golfer out of this year’s British Open.

The claret jug was positioned beneath the screen. In 2002, Woods was 3-2 to win the Open at Muirfield, where his finished tied for 28th after being caught in a Saturday monsoon, and 3-1 to complete the Grand Slam.

The 26-year-old has pulled out of this week’s Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open and although he has refused to rule out defending his Open title at St Andrews next week, the odds appear stacked against the four-time major victor.

Rory McIlroy made the wrong decision over the weekend to play soccer with his buddies.

McIlroy made his most recent announcement via his Instagram account, the same venue he used to announce his injury.

The last two players prior to Rory to not defend a major title – any major, not just the Open – were Tiger Woods (2008 USA Open) and Payne Stewart (2000 USA Open).