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Rory McIlroy answers the call after a spot of mobile phone interference

World number two sitting one shot off the lead in Players Championship at Sawgrass after clash with spectator

Rory McIlroy is sitting just one shot off the leaders after the first round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy is sitting just one shot off the leaders after the first round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
Ewan Murray at Sawgrass
Fri Mar 14 2025 - 11:16

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