The Players: Rory McIlroy assessing options ahead of The Masters after disappointing title defence at TPC Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy admitted he is considering a late change to his pre-Masters schedule after a disappointing title defence at The Players.

He narrowly avoided missing the cut after rounds of 74 and 71 over the first two days, with McIlroy stuttering to a level-par 72 on Saturday before closing a final-round 71 over two hours before the final group teed off at TPC Sawgrass.