The win, secured on St. Patrick's Day, is McIlroy's second at the tournament on that holiday. Rory McIlroy won his second Players Championship after J.J. Spaun found the water on the 17th hole.

Rory McIlroy is aiming to arrive at next month’s Masters with two wins on US soil - Getty Images/Jared C. Tilton A three-hole play-off and the inspirational figure of American journeyman J.J ...