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Rory McIlroy’s Masters preparation has been thrust into uncertainty as he recovers from a back injury. This injury forced him to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational and arrive late at TPC Sawgrass to defend his Players title.
Photo by James Gilbert/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images Rory McIlroy’s Masters preparation has been thrust into uncertainty as he recovers from a back injury. This injury forced him to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational and arrive late at TPC Sawgrass to defend his Players title. He didn’t play any practice rounds in the build-up to The Players and finished T46.
Since then, McIlroy has played in the TGL semi-final with his Boston Common GC, a positive indicator of his health heading into The Masters. But playing in an indoor simulator league for an evening is totally different to four gruelling days at a tournament. After his performance at The Players, McIlroy might want to shake off any bad feelings before Augusta, and he has a couple of opportunities to do so.
And speaking after his TGL semi-final, McIlroy confirmed when he plans to play. Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Rory McIlroy confirms he has no plans to play before The Masters Speaking to reporters after TGL , the reigning Masters champion appears to be prioritising his recovery over playing into form. He was asked when he plans to play next, and if he can give a sneak preview of the famous pre-Masters champions dinner, which he will host for the first time.
McIlroy responded, “I think the Masters is going to be my next event, and I’ve got a press conference there on zoom at 11:00 a. m. tomorrow to reveal the menu, so…” It seems sensible for McIlroy to take some weeks off to ensure he’s fully fit ahead of The Masters.