Jason Day collapses on final hole at Chambers Bay

ByReuters

Updated 20/06/2015 at 08:48 GMT

Australian golfer Jason Day sent a scare through the US Open when he collapsed on his final hole of the second round, before getting to his feet, completing his round and collapsing again on Friday.

Jason Day of Australia is tended to by caddie Colin Swatton as he lays on the ninth green after falling due to dizziness

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One of the hot favourites for the tournament, Day dropped to the turf in front of a packed grandstand and laid on his back, covering his face as his caddie came to his aid.

Day's wife Ellie told reporters on the edge of the par three ninth green that her husband had felt dehydrated and suffered a dizzy spell as he approached the putting surface.

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Day's playing partner and Masters champion Jordan Spieth told host broadcaster Fox television, "I turned around and he was laying down there. All I heard was that it was dizziness.

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"I think coming into the week he was a little under the weather. For him to go finish the round, he could barely walk when he got up, so it was pretty strong of him."

Jason Day of Australia is tended to by medical staff after finishing the ninth hole

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Day had been concerned with his occasional problems with vertigo while heading into this week's tournament.

He had suffered from dizziness during the final round of the Zurich Classic in New Orleans in late April and withdrew from last month's AT&T Byron Nelson after not being able to complete the pro-am competition due to further dizziness.

It first appeared the world's 10th ranked golfer had turned his ankle on the treacherous Chambers Bay links-style layout but later television said the Australian had suffered a dizzy spell.

Day was helped to his feet by medics and after a discussion with officials, completed the ninth hole, his last of the day, firing an even par 70, before dropping to his knees again as medics came onto the green.