Rory McIlroy To Make Houston Open Debut As Masters Preparation
Rory McIlroy has announced his addition of the Houston Open to his pre-Masters schedule, marking his debut appearance at Memorial Park Golf Course next week.
The World No.2, fresh off his victory at The Players Championship, will use the tournament as final preparation before heading to Augusta National. McIlroy had previously hinted at adding one of the two upcoming Texas events to his schedule, ultimately choosing Houston over San Antonio.
The Texas Children's Hospitals Houston Open will feature a strong field including World No.1 Scottie Scheffler, who finished runner-up in last year's event won by Stephan Jaeger. Other notable players include Wyndham Clark, Rickie Fowler, and Jason Day.
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McIlroy enters the tournament in excellent form, having already won twice this year on US soil. His 2024 results include:
- Hero Dubai Desert Classic: T4
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: 1st
- The Genesis Invitational: T17
- Arnold Palmer Invitational: T15
- The Players Championship: 1st
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The tournament will serve as McIlroy's final competitive preparation before the Masters, where he'll make his 11th attempt at completing the career grand slam. In his 16 previous Masters appearances, McIlroy has recorded seven top-10 finishes, with his best result being second place in 2022.