Tony Finau is optimistic of making his Masters debut after he suffered a sickening injury during the pre-tournament par-three contest.
Finau was running backwards in an enthusiastic celebration of a hole-in-one on the seventh when his left ankle buckled underneath him.
The 28-year-old then popped the dislocated ankle back into place and carried on, but declined to speak to reporters after leaving the ninth green.
X-rays later showed it was not broken, with the American waiting on the results of an MRI scan before deciding whether to go ahead with the tournament.
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On Twitter, he said: “Crazy day. Thanks for thoughts of concern, messages and prayers from all. I’m optimistic.”
Finau is due to begin his first round at 17.43pm Irish time on Thursday.
