Rory McIlroy is battling an elbow injury ahead of the Masters tournament. Despite the setback, the World No. 2 showed a strong performance at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, finishing tied for fifth after shooting well on the final day. McIlroy mentioned that his right elbow has been bothering him and he plans to receive treatment to ensure he is ready for the Masters, which is just 10 days away.
Taking a break from this week’s Texas Valero Open, McIlroy will use the time to rest his elbow and make adjustments to his driver. He mentioned tweaking the loft on his driver to improve his ball flight and felt more comfortable with the change. Despite some discomfort, McIlroy is pleased with his recent results and is focused on fine-tuning his game before the upcoming major tournament.
McIlroy, who is missing a Masters title from his collection of major wins, expressed a desire to improve his game further before the tournament begins. He emphasized the importance of working on his iron play, wedges, and short game to prepare for the challenges of Augusta National. With his coach’s help, McIlroy aims to feel confident and ready to compete for the green jacket at the Masters.
