It turned out Rory McIlroy needed only three good swings to win The Players Championship on Monday in a playoff over J.J.

"I was never thinking anything other than 8-iron," Spaun explained after the playoff concluded. "But it was a great shot." ...

The Players champ had the lightest of daggers for the Florida faithful who made it to TPC Sawgrass on St. Patrick’s Day.

J.J. Spaun still couldn't believe the 17th-hole splash at The Players Championship, the shot that denied him in Monday's playoff vs. Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy had every reason to think he would be leaving The Players Championship with the gold trophy and a big payoff Sunday. He was three shots ahead of J.J. Spaun after a four-hour rain delay ...

Rory McIlroy's daughter, Poppy, was waiting by the 18th green after his win and gave him a flower to celebrate.

Rory McIlroy secured his second Players Championship win in a playoff against J.J. Spaun. McIlroy's decisive swings at TPC ...

The Players Championship was exciting and went right down to the finish on Sunday. In a thrilling result, J.J. Spaun and Rory ...

Rory McIlroy's win at The Players has many fans and pundits hoping and predicting a big performance at The Masters ...

Rory McIlroy won his second The PLAYERS Championship and along with that is another huge prize added to his ever-growing ...

Rory McIlroy believes his best golf yet to come after Players Championship win - McIlroy has now won twice on the PGA Tour ...

After the win, McIlroy and Spaun engaged in the traditional handshake with both golfers taking off their hats as is custom.