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Rory McIlroy (Back) Calls Himself 'Game-Time Decision' for Players
McIlroy plans to test his back with a driver Thursday after withdrawing from Bay Hill due to muscle spasms; he remains optimistic about playing with no risk of long-term damage, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Rory McIlroy arrived at TPC Sawgrass just under 24 hours before his tee time and said his participation will be a game-time decision.
- After withdrawing from Bay Hill last week, Rory McIlroy sought treatment for muscle spasms in his lower back at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and saw a physio in West Palm Beach last Saturday, reporting improvement.
- On the practice range, Rory McIlroy hit up to a 6-iron and said those shots felt OK; he limited practice to a putter and wedges, chipping and putting on the back nine, describing sensitivity in his lower back rather than pain.
- The real test comes Thursday, when he plans to try a driver in the opening round, affecting his Masters preparation, which is about a month away.
- For context, the last defending champion who didn't return was Cameron Smith in 2023 and Tiger Woods missed in 2014 due to injury, with McIlroy a five-time major winner who completed a career Grand Slam last year at Augusta National.
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Rory McIlroy arrives at The Players Championship after back injury
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Rory McIlroy a late arrival to The Players and says it's a 'game-time decision' on whether he plays
Rory McIlroy plans to give it a go in The Players Championship. He arrived at the TPC Sawgrass just under 24 hours before his tee time and hit balls on the range before chipping and putting on the back nine.
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