Golf

Rory McIlroy anything but boring as 10 birdies propel him into the lead at The Players

Northern Irishman joins Olympic champion Xander Schauffele in a tie for the clubhouse lead at Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off the 16th tee during the first round of The Players Championship. Photograph: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off the 16th tee during the first round of The Players Championship. Photograph: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Philip Reid
Thu Mar 14 2024 - 18:53

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Philip Reid

Philip Reid

Philip Reid is Golf Correspondent of The Irish Times