Jason Day heads to The Open with vertigo fear still looming over him

  • Jason Day suffered an episode of vertigo while playing at the US Open
  • Australian golfer has visited a leading neurologist to tackle the problem
  • The 27-year-old might have to take medication for the rest of his life 

By Daily Mail Reporter

Published: 16:33 EST, 12 July 2015 | Updated: 16:33 EST, 12 July 2015

Jason Day will play in The Open this week despite knowing another episode of vertigo that affected him so badly at the US Open last month could strike at any moment.

The Australian went straight from Chambers Bay to a consultation with a leading neurologist in Ohio. 

Both specialist and patient are hopeful a six-month medication programme will get to the root of the problem but Day, 27, said there are no guarantees. 

Jason Day will play at The Open without having found a solution to his vertigo problem

Jason Day will play at The Open without having found a solution to his vertigo problem

The Australian is tended to by caddie Colin Swatton after suffering an episode of vertigo at the US Open

The Australian is tended to by caddie Colin Swatton after suffering an episode of vertigo at the US Open

‘We debriefed about the last five years and he did some tests and I’ll go back in October to go over the results,’ said Day. 

‘He thought I might need to stay on the medication for life and if that’s the case then that is what I will do. I’ve had it a little bit since the tournament but nothing like as severe. 

'I might look in a certain direction and my vision will shake a bit but nothing too bad. Hopefully I won’t have to go through another episode here.’

 

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