Rory McIlroy: Masters champion is ready to return to motion to defend his Zurich Basic of New Orleans title

Rory McIlroy will make his first look since profitable the Masters when he defends his Zurich Basic of New Orleans title subsequent week.

McIlroy, 35, grew to become solely the sixth male participant to finish a profession Grand Slam when he edged out Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose within the first play-off gap at Augusta Nationwide earlier this month.

He missed this week’s RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour as he returned to Northern Eire to have a good time the fifth main championship of his profession.

Nevertheless, Shane Lowry confirmed he’ll associate McIlroy as soon as once more for the workforce occasion in Louisiana which they gained final yr in a play-off towards Chad Ramey and Martin Coach.

“We’ll be there. I talked to him (Wednesday) morning. We’re good to go,” Lowry informed Golfweek.

“To be trustworthy, I did not need him to really feel like he needed to play due to me.

“He’s not letting me down if he wanted to take some time. He feels like he wants to get back out there.”

The world No 2 is slated to play on the Truist Championship in Philadelphia subsequent month earlier than heading for the PGA Championship the next week at Quail Hole Membership, a venue the place he has gained on 4 events.

Relive McIlroy’s Masters victory

Watch Rory McIlroy’s defence of the Zurich Basic of New Orleans dwell on Sky Sports activities Golf from Thursday, April 24. Protection of day one begins at 12.30pm. Stream with NOW.