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McIlroy defeats Spaun in playoff on St. Patrick's Day for second Players Championship
The Players
Rory McIlroy hoists The Players Championship trophy over his head after defeating J.J. Spaun in a Monday morning playoff at Sawgrass Country Club. - photo by Associated Press
At the conclusion of the final round of The Players Championship Sunday Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun were tied at -12 and prepared for a restless night sleep followed by a 3-hole aggregate finish Monday morning. When asked what he felt would be the key to a win in the playoff McIlroy said he felt it would come down to five swings. It would actually be settled by three, coming from a driver, a wedge and a 9-iron.