Rory McIlroy has committed to next week's Houston Open in what will be his final start before the Masters.
McIlroy is coming off a win at the Players Championship, where he outlasted J.J. Spaun in a three-hole playoff Monday. Afterward, he acknowledged wanting to play in another tournament ahead of the Masters, which will be held April 10-13. A long-coveted win there would complete the career Grand Slam for the world No. 2.
This week's Valspar in Florida will be followed by the Houston Open and then the Texas Open.
"It's in a good spot," McIlroy said about his game in an interview with ESPN during Tuesday night's TGL playoff match between Atlanta and The Bay. "Obviously a great start to the season. Two big wins (Pebble Beach, Players).
"I'm going to play Houston, one last start before Augusta. And the next three weeks that (the Masters) is what I'm getting ready for."
McIlroy has played the Houston Open four times, but his last appearance was in 2014.
Also in this year's field in Houston is world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
