The Masters: Rory McIlroy plays Augusta National practice round ahead of major tune-up at Houston Open
26 March 2025, 13:24 | Updated: 26 March 2025, 16:08
Rory McIlroy has been ‘trying to poke holes’ in his game to find further improvement ahead of The Masters, despite an impressive start to the PGA Tour season.
McIlroy tops the FedExCup standings following his AT&T; Pebble Beach Pro-Am victory over Ryder Cup team-mate Shane Lowry in February, and his win at The Players in a Monday play-off at TPC Sawgrass.
This week the world No 2 will make his first appearance at the Texas Children's Houston Open since 2014, in what will be his final PGA Tour start ahead of the major season with McIlroy keen to build on a strong start to the year.
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