- McIlroy looked to have missed the cut after Malnati saved par
- Piercy hit two shots into the water on the 17th to save him
The most bizarre of tournaments continues to deliver madcap moments. As debate rages about the fairness or otherwise of the 17th at Sawgrass, it seems safe to assume Rory McIlroy will sing the hole’s praises.
McIlroy was homeward bound on account of what would have been a sixth missed cut in a dozen Players Championship starts when Peter Malnati, having thinned his approach shot, miraculously saved par at the 18th. Those at plus two, including McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, were out.
