Rory McIlroy worked hard to capture his first-ever Masters title in 2025, but a new injury could prevent the golf star from defending his historic win. The Northern Irishman has pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week prior…

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Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational due to an injury that’s left him in serious doubt for next week’s Players Championship. The 36-year-old was dealing with back spasms before his third round at Bay Hill and, despite giving it a go on the range, decided not to risk making things worse.

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Rory McIlroy withdrew from the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday when he felt muscle spasms in his back that were not going away.

McIlroy did not make his third round tee time but is expected to be fit to compete at the Players Championship next week

Rory McIlroy is forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational after suffering an apparent back injury.