Rory McIlroy escapes early exit after tense cut scare and keeps Players Championship hopes alive at TPC Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy survived a tense cut scare at The Players Championship after making a crucial birdie on the 18th hole in the second round. The Northern Irish golfer finished 1 over par after 36 holes and admitted he was relieved to stay in the tournament. McIlroy now heads into the weekend rounds while Ludvig Aberg leads the leaderboard.

Rory McIlroy escapes early exit after tense cut scare and keeps Players Championship hopes alive at TPC Sawgrass
Rory McIlroy survived a tense cut scare at The Players Championship after making a crucial birdie on the 18th hole in the second round. The Northern Irish golfer finished 1 over par after 36 holes and admitted he was relieved to stay in the tournament. McIlroy now heads into the weekend rounds while Ludvig Aberg leads the leaderboard.