Rory McIlroy faced controversies at The Players Championship involving Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland over penalty drops and contentious interactions. Spieth disputed McIlroy's drive landing, leading to tense moments on the back nine. McIlroy admitted to challenges amidst a civil war in golf. The incident sparked debates and explanations from both McIlroy and Spieth.
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NEW: Jordan Spieth explains his side of controversy over Rory McIlroy's drop at Players https://t.co/3mxvWcDsW1 via @pbpost
Rory McIlroy responds to Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland questioning his two controversial drops https://t.co/jwHpmP51sJ
From @TheAthletic: Golf superstars Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth have had many strange interactions over the last few months. Then came the entertaining and awkward incident at The Players Championship. https://t.co/nnyDNGPvbB
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This is the second time in 8 holes we're seeing Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth get a little contentious over McIlroy's drive going into the water. Spieth is adamantly relaying from TV people that the ball bounced below the OTB line. Been a little tense back nine
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