Rory McIlroy began The Players Championship with a 65, sharing the lead, experienced controversy over penalty drop, but finished with 10 birdies.

Rory McIlroy began The Players Championship with a 65, sharing the lead with Xander Schauffele. McIlroy faced controversy during the tournament when his tee shot on the seventh hole landed in the water, sparking a 10-minute debate with fellow players Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland over the location of his penalty drop. Despite the setback, McIlroy finished the day with 10 birdies, marking his lowest start ever at TPC Sawgrass.

March 14, 2024
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