Glover, Spaun, and Villegas Lead Players Championship After Day One
Rory McIlroy trails by one stroke as Lucas Glover's late surge highlights a competitive opening round at TPC Sawgrass.
- Lucas Glover, J.J. Spaun, and Camilo Villegas share the lead at 6-under 66 after the first round of The Players Championship.
- Glover's round was marked by a strong finish, with four consecutive birdies on the last four holes, including an 18-foot putt on the iconic 17th island green.
- Rory McIlroy sits one stroke back after a resilient 67, recovering from errant drives with impressive recovery shots and birdies on six holes.
- Jordan Spieth delivered a roller-coaster round featuring two chip-in eagles, three bogeys, and a double bogey, finishing at 2-under 70.
- Justin Lower made headlines with a remarkable par save on the 17th, holing out from the drop zone after hitting his first shot into the water.
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