Name: Rory McIlroy’s interview after Round 2 of THE PLAYERS
Uploaded: 2025-03-14T17:37:03.000Z
Duration: 64 s
Description: Following his second-round 4-under 67 at THE PLAYERS Championship 2025, Rory McIlroy talks about his improvements off the tee and strong start heading into the weekend.

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