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Rory McIlroy Encouraged Despite Players Championship Struggle
McIlroy will evaluate his back injury before deciding on playing in upcoming PGA Tour events ahead of the Masters, aiming to avoid further injury after a tie for 46th at TPC Sawgrass.
- Following the Players, McIlroy will decide after assessing his fitness in the next few days whether to compete again before heading to Augusta, where he completed the career grand slam last year.
- His preparation at TPC Sawgrass was hampered by a back injury, and he had earlier withdrawn from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 7.
- On the final day, McIlroy's putting troubles led to a 72nd finish in Strokes Gained Putting at the Players Stadium Course, despite a final-round 71.
- With Augusta less than a month away, the Masters coincides with lead-up events including the Valspar Championship .
- McIlroy said his schedule remains unconfirmed as he weighs tune-up options before The Masters at age 36 with several opportunities ahead.
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Rory McIlroy reassessing Masters preparation as he battles stubborn back niggle
Rory McIlroy finished tied 46th at the Players Championship after a back injury hampered his preparation, and will now assess his fitness before deciding whether to play another event ahead of his Masters title defence
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Rory McIlroy reassessing Masters preparation after Players Championship struggle
Defending champion McIlroy finished 46th at Sawgrass.
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