Rory McIlroy's back injury is causing him more issues than he anticipated, and he's not expected at the Players Championship until Wednesday.

The world No. 2 withdrew before the third round last weekend at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with back pain.

Rory McIlroy had to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but will that impact his availability for the Players Championship?

McIlroy had to withdraw over the weekend from the Arnold Palmer Invitational after hurting his back in the gym during his ...

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Rory McIlroy withdrew from the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday when he felt muscle spasms in his ...

Rory McIlroy has been forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational with back spasms. McIlroy was on the practice range at Bay Hill with hopes the muscle spasms would subside.

ORLANDO -- World No. 2 Rory McIlroy withdrew from the $20 million Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday prior to the start of his 12:55 p.m. ET third-round tee time, citing a back injury.