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The Players Championship as a Major Is an Old Topic at a Time when the PGA Tour Is Looking Ahead
McIlroy withdrew from Bay Hill due to back spasms and will arrive late at TPC Sawgrass, limiting his practice before defending his title at The Players, DraftKings odds at 13-1.
- On Tuesday, Rory McIlroy delayed his arrival to TPC Sawgrass, putting his participation at The Players Championship in question.
- On Saturday, McIlroy withdrew at Bay Hill due to back spasms and pulled out about half an hour before his tee time.
- Golf Channel's Todd Lewis relayed McIlroy's text, revealing 'The back is being a bit more stubborn than we thought', and McIlroy hopes to travel on Wednesday.
- Opting for rest, McIlroy will take a few days before deciding on travel; he said he avoided playing to prevent worsening injury before key defenses and remains 13-1 at DraftKings.
- As a two-time winner, McIlroy's familiarity with TPC Sawgrass could lessen the impact of reduced practice, but his injury timing threatens his title defenses next week and next month.
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The Players Championship as a major is an old topic at a time when the PGA Tour is looking ahead
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