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McIlroy feels 'unbelievably rusty' at TPC Sawgrass

March 12, 2026 08:53 PM

Rory McIlroy unpacks his first round of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, explaining how he battled through his back injury, what he did to prepare for Thursday, if he thinks he can win the tournament and more.

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