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Rory McIlroy sent a cheeky dig Scottie Scheffler's way as the two prepared for the upcoming Players Championship, with the duo joining Xander Schauffele in a loaded group

Rory McIlroy was in a relaxed mood as he made his final preparations ahead of the Players Championship, with the Northern Irishman sharing a joke with Scottie Scheffler.

The season's "fifth major" gets underway this week as the best and brightest from the PGA Tour travel to TPC Sawgrass for the 2025 Players Championship. Representing the 51st playing of the event, this week at the famous Pete Dye design will test every aspect of one's game -- physically and mentally.

Players Championship groups for early rounds include defending champion, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, No. 2 Rory McIlroy and No. 3 Xander Schauffele.

RORY MCILROY has been paired with world number one Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, a two-time Major winner last year, for the first and second rounds of The Players Championship. Offaly’s Shane Lowry plays with Russell Henley,