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

  • Northern Irishman round in 67 after clash with spectator
  • Glover, Spaun and Villegas lead the way at Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy opted to let his golf clubs do the talking. A wondrous approach to the 18th, setting up a birdie for an opening round of 67, emphasised the Northern Irishman’s ability to create his own storyline.

Social media descended into typical frenzy in the buildup to this Players Championship after McIlroy was heckled by an aspiring golfer during a practice round at Sawgrass. Video footage showed McIlroy removing the intemperate spectator’s mobile phone beside the 17th tee before the individual in question was ejected by security.

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© Photograph: Erik S Lesser/EPA

© Photograph: Erik S Lesser/EPA

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‘No way I’ll still be playing at 50’: Rory McIlroy saddened by Tiger Woods injury

  • ‘When time is right I’ll have no problem standing aside’
  • American multi-major winner set to miss rest of season

As Tiger Woods begins his recovery from yet another injury, Rory McIlroy has firmly dismissed any notion of his own career stretching into his 50s.

The 49-year-old Woods ruptured an achilles while training at home on Tuesday morning. McIlroy believes Woods will not feature in any of the 2025 majors. “It sucks,” McIlroy said. “He doesn’t have much luck when it comes to injuries and his body. Obviously he was trying to ramp up to get ready for Augusta and achilles surgeries aren’t fun.

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© Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

© Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

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