Rory McIlroy is under the spotlight at The Masters and he’s just given an insight into the injury problem he’s been dealing with heading into Augusta.
McIlroy confirmed after Houston that he’d been dealig with abig of an elbow issue.
Naturally, despite his excellent form this year, that led to some in the game doubting whether or not we’d actually get the best Rory McIlroy possible this week.
However, speaking to Sky Sports’ Damon Hack, McIlroy has now given some fresh insight into the issue.
Rory McIlroy explains his injury issue ahead of The Masters
McIlroy was speaking to Hack after enjoying a second practice session at Augusta on Tuesday and got on to the subject of his injury.
And in what is good news for McIlory and his fans, it seems he’s all set to go on Thursday.
“Just had a little bit of discomfort. It’s a lot better,” McIlroy admitted. “A little bit of physical therapy, or laser red light shockwave.
“A few bits and pieces. It was pretty minor. It was just giving me a few bits of discomfort over the weekend in Houston but I have had a bit of time to get some treatment on it and rest and recover and ready to go this week.”
Who Rory McIlroy is playing with in round one of The Masters
Rory McIlroy tees off in his quest to finally win at Augusta in the afternoon groupings and he’s part of what should be a very exciting trio to watch.
McIlroy is alongside Ryder Cup teammate Ludvig Aberg, while America Akshay Bhatia will also join them.
For McIlroy, the speed of which both these young talents play might well help his game as he looks to finally start well and not have to play catch up.
Last year’s winner Scottie Scheffler goes out with Justin Thomas and amateur Spaniard, Jose Luis Ballester, while world number three Xander Schauffele will be alongside Adam Scott and Viktor Hovland.
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