Canadian golfer Corey Conners was forced to withdraw from the US Open at Oakmont Country Club just hours before Sunday's final round due to a wrist injury he sustained in a bizarre manner.
Conners had positioned himself in the top 15 after three rounds, sitting at eight over par and within striking distance of a lucrative finish.
Conners initially sustained the injury during Thursday's opening round when he caught a television cable while attempting to play from a bunker.
The injury worsened during Saturday's third round, ultimately forcing his withdrawal despite being on track for a potential top-10 finish.
Corey Conners initially sustained the injury during Thursday's opening round
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The freak incident occurred at the 11th hole during Thursday's first round when Conners struck a television cable while playing from a bunker.
He completed his opening round with a two-over 72 despite the injury.
The wrist problem flared up again during Saturday's third round at the same hole.
Playing partner Michael Kim witnessed the incident, noting on X that Conners "plugged his bunker shot and while trying to hit out of it, hurt his wrist."
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The injury flared back up on Saturday for Corey Conners
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Conners received on-course treatment that took approximately 20 minutes to arrive.
He underwent additional medical attention Saturday night, including imaging work, before ultimately withdrawing Sunday morning after cutting short his warm-up session.
The withdrawal cost Conners a significant payday from the $21.5million (£15.9million) prize pool.
A top-10 finish would have earned him at least $500,000, adding to his already impressive 2025 earnings of over $5million (£3.7million).
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The Ontario native was also chasing an automatic invitation to next year's US Open, which comes with a top-10 placement. He entered the week ranked ninth in the FedEx Cup standings.
Kim praised Conners' performance before the injury, writing that the Canadian "didn't miss a shot on the front nine" and was "pretty easy 3 under" before the bunker incident derailed his round.
Conners has maintained strong form in majors, making the cut in seven consecutive championships since missing the weekend at the 2023 US Open.
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Corey Conners was eventually forced to withdraw from the tournament
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His best major result came earlier this season with a tie for eighth at the Masters.
The two-time PGA Tour winner last claimed victory at the 2023 Texas Open, his second triumph at that event.
This season has seen remarkable consistency with 14 cuts made in 15 starts and five top-10 finishes.
Conners was scheduled to compete in next week's $20million (£14.7million) Travelers Championship but will now undergo further medical assessment.
He had been paired with Ryan Fox for Sunday's 10.30am EST tee time before his withdrawal.
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