Rory McIlroy taking no chances with back ‘twinge’ as Masters defence looms

March 09, 2026 06:16 UTC

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Rory McIlroy taking no chances with back ‘twinge’ as Masters defence looms

Rory McIlroy felt a twinge in his back at Bay Hill and opted to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday. Photo: PA WireRory McIlroy will know in the coming days if the back twinge that forced him to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational will jeopardise his defence of The Players this week or the Masters at Augusta National next month.

Source: Irish Independent March 09, 2026 06:16 UTC

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