"Rory McIlroy's Controversial Players Championship Lead"

Rory McIlroy shares the lead at the Players Championship after shooting a 7-under-par 65, but his round was marred by controversies involving drops after hitting tee shots into the water. His playing partners, Jordan Spieth and Viktor Hovland, questioned the validity of McIlroy's drops, leading to a contentious situation. Despite the drama, McIlroy tied the tournament record for most birdies in a round with 10 and expressed confidence in his decisions, while Spieth and Hovland declined to speak to the press after the round.