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Rory conquers Bear Trap to get back in contention

March 1, 2024 06:21 PM

Rory McIlroy was fading out of contention in Round 2 of the Cognizant Classic, but the Bear Trap is where his fortunes turned. Golf Central breaks down the day that got him back in the thick of things at PGA National.

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