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.
If you map out each stage of the tournament, the total number of players in both singles classes halves with each round: 1  During the 1st Round, there are 128 singles players. 2  During the 2nd Round, there are 64 singles players. 3  During the 3rd Round, there are 32 singles players. 4  During the 4th Round, there are 16 singles players.