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Rory shows 'big heart' amid driver woes at Players

March 13, 2025 07:21 PM

Live From dives into Rory McIlroy's 5-under first round at the The Players Championship, discussing why McIlroy uncharacteristically struggled with his driver Thursday and explaining why "he's got to figure this out."

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