Rory McIlroy struggles with back problems to two over at Players Championship
Rory McIlroy laboured to a two-over par opening round as his Players Championship title defence at Sawgrass appeared hampered by recent back problems.
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'Rusty' Rory McIlroy shoots 2-over 72 at Players Championship - ESPN
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — After much uncertainty about whether Rory McIlroy would compete in the Players Championship due to a back injury sustained last week, he shot an opening 2-over 74 and said rustiness — not his back — was the bigger issue Thursday.
Collin Morikawa sustains injury on practice swing, withdraws from The Players Championship after 1 hole
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Rory McIlroy or the field? That's the question as the PGA Tour continues its march through Florida this week for the Players Championship.
Rory McIlroy still hampered by back problem ahead of Players Championship
Rory McIlroy is continuing to be troubled by a “stubborn” back problem as he tries to be fit to defend his Players Championship title at Sawgrass next week.
Reigning Masters champ Rory McIlroy withdraws from PGA event 1 month before green jacket defense
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McIlroy withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational with back injury
March 7 : Rory McIlroy pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational before the start of Saturday’s third round with a back injury, the PGA Tour said, a month before defending his title at the Masters.
Rory McIlroy withdraws from Bay Hill with back spasms - ESPN
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rory McIlroy withdrew from the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday when he felt muscle spasms in his back that were not going away.