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McIlroy happy with back injury recovery as Masters looms
McIlroy halted tournament play to focus on recovering from a back injury and preparing to defend his Masters title, aiming to maintain his career Grand Slam record.
- On Tuesday, Rory McIlroy, defending Masters champion, said he will not play another tournament before next month's Masters at Augusta National after losing to Jupiter Links GC.
- After withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill with a back injury and arriving late to the Players Championship, Rory McIlroy said his recovery has gone well as he prepares to defend.
- McIlroy said he is excited to defend and to enjoy driving down Magnolia Lane, adding, 'This is going to be the first time I drive down Magnolia Lane and it's all going to be about enjoying my week and the perks that come along with being a Masters champion.'
- He is not in this week's Valspar Championship field, confirming he will skip further lead-in events unlike last year when he played the Texas Children's Houston Open two weeks before the Masters.
- With the Masters starting April 9, McIlroy will host the champions dinner on April 7, revealing a personal menu and aiming to defend his career Grand Slam, which he completed last year.
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Golf: McIlroy happy with back injury recovery as Masters looms
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