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Rory McIlroy Dismisses Elbow Injury Concerns Ahead of Masters Tournament
Golfing star Rory McIlroy has downplayed concerns regarding an elbow injury he recently disclosed, asserting that it is “all good” as he prepares for the Masters Tournament. The Northern Irishman, a top contender for the coveted green jacket, had sparked worry among supporters when he revealed a fitness issue just days before the prestigious major championship at Augusta National.
McIlroy’s Condition: “Elbow’s Good”
McIlroy, considered among the frontrunners to finally secure the Masters title and conclude an 11-year wait for his fifth major victory, enters Augusta with significant momentum. His triumphs at the Players Championship and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am have solidified his form leading into the year’s first major. Despite finishing tied for fifth at the Houston Open last week, McIlroy subsequently mentioned experiencing elbow discomfort.
However, McIlroy has now reassured fans, indicating that the issue is resolved after receiving treatment. When questioned about the injury, McIlroy stated: “Elbow’s good, elbow’s good. Got a little bit of treatment on it last week. It’s all good.”
Preparation for Augusta
In the week leading up to the Masters, McIlroy divided his time between familiarizing himself with the Augusta National course and spending time at home. Sessions with his coach, Michael Bannon, this week have been instrumental in refining his game as he prepares to tackle a course renowned for its challenges.
“I’m feeling good,” he affirmed. “It’s been a positive start to the year with the two wins at Pebble Beach and Sawgrass. I had a solid week at Houston a couple of weeks ago, I had a good weekend, and I made a couple of visits up here.”
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Focus on Securing First Green Jacket
“I was pleased to get up here after the weather we had yesterday, so it’s been a really beneficial lead-in. I spent a week at home and Michael Bannon came over. We practiced and played quite a bit of golf, attempting to maintain sharpness. It was a productive week and I’m eager to get started on Thursday.”
McIlroy is yet to win the Masters and will be competing for his inaugural green jacket when the tournament commences on Thursday. His most recent major championship was the PGA Championship in 2014. Earlier in the same year, he clinched the Open Championship. He previously secured the PGA Championship in 2012 and the US Open in 2011.
Past Masters Performance
The world No. 3 narrowly missed ending his major drought last year at the US Open. Holding a lead late in the tournament, he missed crucial short putts on the 16th and 18th holes, ultimately finishing as runner-up to Bryson DeChambeau.