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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Despite considerable doubt regarding Rory McIlroy’s participation in the Players Championship, following a back ailment incurred the previous week, he carded an initial 2-over 74. He subsequently affirmed that it was his lack of sharpness, not his back, that proved to be the more significant hurdle on Thursday. “My greatest unease, I’d say, emerged when the ball was…

Mickelson hits eject button with 2-over 74

Saturday was moving day at the Masters, but unfortunately for three-time champion Phil Mickelson, that meant dropping out of contention instead of moving into it. The 46-year-old entered the round four shots behind the leaders, and looked to be on his game with birdies on the first two holes. Unfortunately Mickelson would give those two shots right back with a double-bogey on the third hole, with…