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‘Rusty’ Rory struggles at Sawgrass, but back OK

By Paolo Uggetti Mar 13, 2026 | 1:51 AM

Rory McIlroy said rustiness, and not his back, was the bigger issue Thursday as he shot 2-over 74 in the first round of the Players Championship.

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