Inflammatory and arthritic causes of ankle lumps. Ankle lumps or swelling can also be caused by different types of arthritis that affect the ankle joint such as: Gout (type of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints)
The U.S. Open is open to any professional, or to any amateur with an up-to-date men's USGA Handicap Index not exceeding 1.4. Players (male or female) may obtain a place by being fully exempt or by competing successfully in qualifying. The field is 156 players.
Most PGA Tour events have a cut after two rounds, or 36 holes, down to a field for the final two rounds. As of the 2016-17 season, the cut rule is down to the top 70 players and ties, with those players getting to finish out the tournament provided less than 78 players finishing inside the 36-hole cut line.