Rory McIlroy is near the top of the PLAYERS Championship, but he had to earn his 5-under 67 the hard way as his struggles off the tee continue.

Glover made all three of his looks from 10 to 15 feet, holing 120 feet, 11 inches of putts in all — nearly 50 feet more than his average.

Rory McIlroy is just one shot off the lead at the Players Championship after shooting a five-under 67 in his opening round, but the Northern Irishman believes he got lucky