Rory McIlroy ganó el Campeonato de Jugadores en un play-off, acercándose a un gran slam profesional. Rory McIlroy won the Players Championship in a play-off, moving closer to a career grand slam.

Rory McIlroy ganó el prestigioso Campeonato de Jugadores por segunda vez en el Día de San Patricio, derrotando a JJ Spaun en un play-off de tres hoyos. Rory McIlroy won the prestigious Players Championship for the second time on St. Patrick's Day, defeating JJ Spaun in a three-hole play-off. La victoria de McIlroy, su 28o en el PGA Tour, marca la primera vez que ha ganado dos veces antes de los Masters en su carrera. McIlroy's victory, his 28th on the PGA Tour, marks the first time he has won twice before the Masters in his career. Ahora necesita una victoria en Augusta National para completar la carrera Grand Slam. He now needs a win at Augusta National to complete the career grand slam.