US OPEN: Caddies come a cropper as Bay shows its tricky dimension

European Ryder Cuppers Stephen Gallacher and Henrik Stenson both saw their caddies injured during practice as Chambers Bay’s extensive elevation variations and dry grass caused plenty of footing issues inside and outside the ropes.

Gallacher’s caddie Damian Moore was forced out of the US Open ahead of the opening round after spraining his right ankle as he negotiated the sixth hole.

He was treated at the course but after a further assessment early yesterday he felt unable to carry the Scotsman’s bag, forcing Gallacher to turn to local caddie Rick Harris.