Rory McIlroy’s back being ‘stubborn,’ could prevent practice round at Players

Rory McIlroy’s back is being “stubborn” and might prevent him from playing a practice round ahead of his Players Championship title defense.

Rory McIlroy's back injury 'being more stubborn than we thought'

Rory McIlroy's back injury is causing him more issues than he anticipated, and he's not expected at the Players Championship until Wednesday.
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McIlroy gets to grips with new clubs to take first-round lead in Dubai

Masters champion Rory McIlroy was satisfied with his first competitive round of 2026 using new equipment after shooting a five-under 66 to hold the first-round lead at the Dubai Invitational. The ...

Why did Rory McIlroy withdraw? Will he be at Players Championship?

Rory McIlroy pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a back injury. Will he be back to defend his Players Championship win?