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Rory McIlroy responds to TGL back injury theory

After the first day of the Players Championship, fans took notice of a certain pattern that was developing among the Tour pros. Top names who are on both ...
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‘Hit me at one second': Collin Morikawa withdraws from Players with back injury

Collin Morikawa, one of the betting favorites for this week's Players Championship, withdrew one hole into his opening round Thursday. The post ‘Hit me at one second’: Collin Morikawa withdraws from ...

Collin Morikawa withdraws from 2026 Players Championship after injuring his back on a practice swing

Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from the 2026 Players Championship due to a back injury. The No. 5 player in the world rankings and one of the hottest players on the PGA Tour to start the 2026 season ...

Rory McIlroy injury update: Back improved; Players Championship status

Reigning champion Rory McIlroy is a "game-time decision" for The Players Championship due to a back injury. The injury previously caused McIlroy to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
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Rory McIlroy plays through back injury, shoots 74 at THE PLAYERS Championship

Rory McIlroy shot 2-over 74 in the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship while showing signs of rust as he worked his way back from ...