Golf fans have condemned Rory McIlroy after he appeared to take a phone from a spectator before storming off at the Players Championship on Wednesday. The Northern-Irishman was taunted by a fan who referenced his infamous 2011 Masters collapse after the golfer hit a tee shot into the water at par three.

The golf world is gathered at a familiar location this week for one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year. The Players Championship gets underway at TPC Sawgrass on Thursday with the first round,

Rory McIlroy had no time for obnoxious hecklers during his practice round at The PLAYERS Championship on Wednesday.