Event Brief
Rory McIlroy Withdraws from PGA Event Before Masters
Filed: Mar 07, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to back spasms, raising doubts about his Masters title defense.
WHO: Rory McIlroy
WHAT: withdrew from the Arnold Palmer Invitational
WHEN: Mar 05, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Orlando
WHY: suffering back spasms during warmups
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