U.S. Open caddie injures ankle by falling into a bunker

Pro golfers have been dreading the treacherous hazards at Oakmont, site of the 2016 U.S. Open, and a bunker on the sixth hole claimed its first victim Tuesday before the tournament even started. The caddie of Chris Crawford suffered an ankle injury after sliding down a hill into a bunker.

Caddy falls behind @JDayGolf and says. "I've snapped my ankle but go ahead Jason. I'll be okay!" Medics called. Hospital bound. #Oakmont
— Benjamin Everill (@beneverill) June 14, 2016

Caddy slid down grass slope & into sand right behind @JDayGolf - we heard crack. He tried 2 stay quiet to let JD hit! Obvs JD helped instead
— Benjamin Everill (@beneverill) June 14, 2016

Pittsburgh Steelers doctor on hand - friend of @JDayGolf agent Bud Martin - to help with caddy treatment. pic.twitter.com/4VicCJ5lEB
— Benjamin Everill (@beneverill) June 14, 2016

Crawford, an amateur, earned his spot through a sectional qualifier with a spectacular 40-foot putt.

Chris Crawford sank a 40-foot putt on his 36th hole to grab the final #USOpen spot at Canoe Brook Country Club.https://t.co/uob8PT4UI8
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 7, 2016

(Thanks to The Big Lead for sharing this story.)