• Northern Irishman wins ‘fifth major’ on St Patrick’s Day
• Jim Furyk one shot behind, Eddie Pepperell tied for third
This is not the most high-profile victory of Rory McIlroy’s career but it is without doubt among the most significant. That McIlroy claimed the Players Championship the hard way somehow added an element of prestige.
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Written by Ewan Murray at Sawgrass
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