ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Lee Westwood hurt his right ankle again but has decided to play on at the Dunhill Links Championship with the world No. 1 ranking in sight.
Westwood aggravated the injury when he slipped on a steep slope by the seventh tee at Kingsbarns on Thursday, but went on to complete the first round in 2-under 70.
Westwood said “I felt a twinge and I panicked a bit. I’ve had treatment and I’m going to play on.”
The Englishman took a seven-week layoff to rest the ankle, returning to action last week to help Europe regain the Ryder Cup. Westwood has been warned that if his ankle deteriorates he might have to take a complete break from golf for six months.
