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Xander Schauffele Leads Players Championship; McIlroy Struggles

3/14/2026

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Schauffele Leads Championship

Xander Schauffele leads the Players Championship at ten under.
Rory McIlroy aims to make the cut after a one-under-par 71 and sits at one over for the tournament, saying he felt rusty because of a back injury.
Canadian Corey Conners shot a 67 with an eagle.
Jordan Spieth had five birdies but finished with a double-bogey.
World number one Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood were among the later starters.

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Bradley Aims for Captaincy

Keegan Bradley expressed heartbreak over the American Ryder Cup team's loss at Bethpage in 2023 and is interested in retaining the US captaincy at Adare Manor in September 2024, contingent on Tiger Woods' decision.
Bradley acknowledged the emotional toll of being a Ryder Cup captain and aims to return to top form on the PGA Tour.
At the Players Championship, Bradley shot a second-round 66 to remain competitive, while Rory McIlroy finished with a 71 and is optimistic about his back injury improving before the Masters on April 9, 2024.

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Schauffele Leads Championship

Xander Schauffele leads the Players Championship at ten under.
Rory McIlroy aims to make the cut after a one-under-par 71 and sits at one over for the tournament, saying he felt rusty because of a back injury.
Canadian Corey Conners shot a 67 with an eagle.
Jordan Spieth had five birdies but finished with a double-bogey.
World number one Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood were among the later starters.

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