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Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler in 'jodhpurs' headline the trends at TPC Sawgrass

A detail of the shoes and pants of Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the second tee during the first round of THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler provided the biggest talking point of the opening day at The Players Championship, but a majority of social media users were not discussing their golfing ability.

Fowler has long been known for his alternative approach to golfing fashion, most notably for his high-top shoes and trousers that resemble jogging bottoms.

And the young American was not the only player to sport that look on day one at TPC Sawgrass, as McIlroy caused a stir by sporting the same style as his good friend Fowler.

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Sarah Stirk and Wayne Riley look back at day one of the The Players Championship.

What did Wayne Riley and Sarah Stirk make of it? Suffice to say, Radar is not a fan of "jodhpurs" on a golf course and the popular Aussie is unlikely to follow the trend while walking the fairways for Sky Sports.

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