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McIlroy on back injury: Most discomfort when chipping

March 12, 2026 09:14 PM
Rory McIlroy talked to reporters about how the lack of normal preparation at TPC Sawgrass and lingering discomfort from a back injury he experienced last week have impacted his Players Championship performance.
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