What Rory McIlroy’s inside team are saying about his back injury ahead of The Players Championship

Rory McIlroy was forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational ahead of the third round at Bay Hill on Saturday.

9 Mar, 13:30 — 9 Mar, 20:13

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Why this matters

Rory McIlroy is a top-ranked professional golfer and a prominent figure in the sport. His participation in major tournaments like The Players Championship is always a significant event for fans and the golf world. Any injury to a player of his caliber raises questions about his immediate future performance and the competitive landscape of upcoming events.

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The IndependentMostly Factual6h ago

Rory McIlroy still hampered by back problem ahead of Players Championship

The Northern Irishman pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational after experiencing back spasms.

By Jim van Wijk

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YahooMostly Factual13h ago