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Rahm, McIlroy, Scheffler drawn together at TPC Sawgrass
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The trio have been handed an early-late draw for the first two rounds

World number one Jon Rahm will go head-to-head with his close rivals at The Players after being grouped alongside Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler for the first two rounds at TPC Sawgrass.

The 28-year-old Spaniard arrives at the PGA Tour’s flagship event at the top of the world rankings for the second successive year and he will be looking to build on an impressive streak that saw him register five victories in a nine-tournament stretch.

Rahm led after the opening day of last week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational but faded after back-to-back rounds of 76 at Bay Hill, eventually ending in tied-39th, although remains world No 1 despite posting his worst finish at any worldwide event since the Scottish Open last July.

Northern Ireland’s McIlroy, who won The Players in 2019, narrowly missed out on a victory that would have taken him above Rahm, ending the week tied-second and a shot behind Kurt Kitayama, while Scheffler also had chance to return to world No 1 but finished in a share of fourth.

Rahm, McIlroy and Scheffler have been handed an early-late draw for the first two rounds, with a 7.56am local time on Thursday ahead of a 12.56pm on Friday.

The other Featured Group announced contains 2021 winner Justin Thomas, who is playing alongside three-time major champion Jordan Spieth and Presidents Cup team-mate Max Homa for the first two days on the other side of the draw.