World number one Rory McIlroy has ruptured a ligament in his ankle and is a doubt for the Open, which begins in nine days' time at St Andrews.
The 26-year-old Northern Irishman won last year's Open at Hoylake.He wrote on Instagram: "Total rupture of left ATFL (ankle ligament) and associated joint capsule damage in a soccer kickabout with friends.
"Continuing to assess extent of injury and treatment plan day by day. Rehab already started."
A spokesman for McIlroy said he has not yet ruled himself out of the Open, despite the injury.
McIlroy, who has won four majors so far in his career, was set to play in the Scottish Open this week in preparation for the Open.
He could also miss the chance to defend his US PGA Championship title in mid-August.
McIlroy has had a mixed season so far, finishing fourth at this year's Masters back in April, and joint ninth at last month's US Open - both tournaments were won by Jordan Spieth.
He missed the cut at the Honda Classic in March, but won the World Golf Championships Match Play and the Wells Fargo Championship in May
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