Rory McIlroy, a golfer with numerous victories including three major championships, is still seeking a Masters green jacket at Augusta National. He`s competing in the 89th Masters this week, hoping to finally achieve this goal.
At 35 years old, McIlroy is considered to be in excellent form, having already secured two PGA Tour wins this season. Known for both his successes and setbacks in golf, McIlroy is a compelling figure in the sport.
Here’s what you need to know about his first round tee time, recent performance, and past results at the Masters.
Round 1 Tee Time for Rory McIlroy
McIlroy is grouped with Ludvig Aberg of Sweden and Akshay Bhatia from the USA for the first round. They are scheduled to begin play at 1:12 PM Eastern Time (6:12 PM British Summer Time).
McIlroy`s Season Performance
McIlroy`s form leading into this Masters is exceptional. He has already won two tournaments this year: the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February and The Players Championship last month after a playoff with JJ Spaun.
Here are his results in each tournament this season:
- Dubai Desert Classic: Tied for 4th (-12)
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Champion (-21)
- Genesis Open: Tied for 17th (-3)
- Arnold Palmer Invitational: Tied for 15th (-3)
- The Players Championship: Champion (-13, via playoff)
- Houston Open: Tied for 5th (-15)
Rory McIlroy at the Masters: Course History
McIlroy`s history at the Masters is marked by both highs and lows. Augusta has been the venue for some of his most memorable and disappointing moments.
In 2011, at just 21, he led by four shots going into the final round but experienced a tough back nine. He later described this day as crucial for his career, as he went on to win his first major at the US Open that same year.
He has also had impressive rounds, such as in 2015 when he finished fourth after weekend rounds of 68 and 66. His best finish was in 2022, where a final-round 64 propelled him to second place.
Here are his finishes in all 16 Masters appearances:
- 2009 – T20
- 2010 – Missed Cut
- 2011 – T15
- 2012 – T40
- 2013 – T25
- 2014 – T8
- 2015 – 4th
- 2016 – T10
- 2017 – T7
- 2018 – T5
- 2019 – T21
- 2020 – T5
- 2021 – Missed Cut
- 2022 – 2nd
- 2023 – Missed Cut
- 2024 – T22
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