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Story summary
- The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Florida has five players tied for the 5-under lead after the first round: Sepp Straka, Maverick McNealy, Lee Hodges, Sahith Theegala, and Austin Smotherman.
- Play was suspended due to darkness, with Smotherman on the 18th green.
- Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, struggled with a 2-over 74.
- Collin Morikawa withdrew after injuring his back.
- Scottie Scheffler opened with an even-par 72.
