Rory McIlroy reassessing Masters preparation after Players Championship struggleBy David Charlesworth, Press AssociationRory McIlroy will weigh up whether to play another event prior to his Masters title defence next month after an underwhelming outing at the Players Championship. McIlroy was defending champion at TPC Sawgrass, where his preparation was hampered by a back injury, and the Northern Irishman could only finish in a disappointing tie for 46th. Rory McIlroy may play again before the Masters (Gerald Herbert/AP) Photo by Gerald Herbert“We’ll see how I feel in practice and at home and if I get itchy feet at home maybe add an event at some point. “I feel like it was important to make the weekend here and play an extra couple of days. I’m happy I got through four days and my body feels good.

Source: Irish Independent March 16, 2026 18:03 UTC