GOLF: ELBOW INJURY MIGHT KEEP GORE OUT OF U.S. OPEN.

Byline: Staff and Wire Services

Jason Gore might not get a chance to rekindle his U.S.Open magic.

The Hart High of Newhall and Pepperdine product has tendinitis in his left elbow and isn't swinging a club.

Last year, Gore won over fans with his run at the U.S. Open, in which he played in the final twosome with Retief Goosen.

But Gore heard a pop in his elbow last week during the second round of the Colonial. He was forced to withdraw from the tournament.

Gore was examined by Dr.Lewis Yocum and diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis elbow.

``They're doing all they can do,'' said Ralph Cross, Gore's agent. ``With this type of thing, he'll tell you, he can feel good in a day or a week or it might be six months.''

-- Jill Painter

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