Jason Day falls on 9th green of U.S. Open due to vertigo

UPDATE: More from the scene of Day’s collapse and what playing partner Jordan Spieth did to try and help.

Day’s agent released the following statement:

“Jason is being treated on site at Chambers Bay, after feeling dizzy near the end of his round. We will provide more information later today after getting through the medical evaluation process. Jason wants to express his appreciation for all the good wishes from so many fans and friends.”

UPDATE No. 2:

Day’s agent updated the situation

“Jason was diagnosed to have suffered from Benign Positional Vertigo. He was treated locally by Dr. Robert Stoecker and Dr. Charles Souliere and is resting comfortably. His condition is being monitored closely and he is hopeful he will be able to compete this weekend in the final rounds of the U.S. Open. He wants to thank all who treated him at the Franciscan Medical Group and thank all of the fans and friends who have reached out to he and his family.”

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Jason Day fell while walking on the 9th green at Chambers Bay, the site of the 2015 U.S. Open. On the Fox Sports 1 broadcast he could be heard complaining of a bout of vertigo. After the round, Day spoke with Greg Norman and confirmed he had a bout of vertigo, but said he thought he would be fine going forward.

However, after a short break he did step up to take his next shot. He went on to complete the hole which was his 18th of the day.

Vertigo has been an issue in the past for Day. He has been dealing with vertigo-like symptoms for the past month, but even before then he pulled out of the World Golf Championship last August in Ohio after experiencing a bout. He also withdrew from the Bryon Nelson Championship earlier this year due to dizziness.

Day was again forced to take a break and a knee. Prior to hitting his bunker shot, he asked for assistance to move a rock behind his ball because he was unable to do it himself due to his hands shaking. Somehow, he still managed to execute a solid bunker shot and two-putted to finish the hole.

Right after putting out, Day again went down to a knee just off the green to gather himself. He was then able to get off and walk off the course while being attended to by medical personnel. He was taken off on a cart to receive further treatment.

After signing his scorecard, Day was helped to a van. He was treated at an on-site medical facility. He finished the round with a 70 and sits at 2-under.