The incident in question occurred after McIlroy pulled his drive into the water on the 18th during a practice round.

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McIlroy had seven birdies in Thursday's opening round even though he hit only four of 14 fairways on the Stadium Course.

The world No. 2 hit just four fairways Thursday at TPC Sawgrass but by day's end found himself one shot off the early lead.

“Sort of rode my luck out there a little bit,” McIlroy said.

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