Rory McIlroy recorded a top-5 finish at the Houston Open but dropped a bombshell revelation that may have an impact at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy is officially on to the Masters. McIlroy polished off his debut in the Texas Children’s Houston Open with a 6-under 64 on Sunday at Memorial Park, his last round before his first round at Augusta National in 11 days. Though he missed a 4-footer for par at the last, McIlroy still carded six birdies and an eagle.

World number two Rory McIlroy says he is dealing with an elbow issue ahead of the Masters.The Northern Irishman finished tied for fifth at the Houston Open on Sunday after an impressive six-under-par final round of 64 but said his elbow had been "bothering" him.

Brandel on Rory: "There’s never been a better week for him to win the Masters. Never … It’s his if he takes care of business."

Just hours after finishing tied for fifth at the Houston Open, Rory McIlroy made his second visit to Augusta National in less than a week.

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