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McIlroy's clear reinvention bodes well for Augusta

March 17, 2025 01:46 PM

Rex & Lav analyze Rory McIlroy's conservative play style at The Players Championship, arguing his reinvention has made him a better player — and foreshadowing what his transformation means for his chances at The Masters.

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