Rory McIlroy ‘feels good’ as closing birdie raises hope of making cut in Florida

Rory McIlroy improved in his second round (Gerald Herbert/AP) - (AP)

Rory McIlroy birdied his final hole to boost his chances of making the cut at the Players Championship.

The defending champion has been struggling with a back injury and could only manage a two-over par 74 on day one in Sawgrass.