Rory McIlroy has just confirmed a big decision ahead of his return to The Masters in April.
The world number two finally completed the career Grand Slam by winning at Augusta National last year.
His next mission will be to become one of the few players to win back-to-back Green Jackets.
McIlroy explained at the Genesis Invitational this week that his Masters preparation will start very soon.
Rory McIlroy to play Augusta National next week
McIlroy had previously suggested that he would play a round at Augusta National with his father, Gerry.
Well, he has now confirmed that he will play alongside his father and Augusta chairman, Fred Ridley, next week.
“That’s coming up,” McIlroy said. “I’m going to go up there and play with the chairman next week, actually, yeah.”
The 36-year-old will surely enjoy the experience regardless of his score, but he may have one eye on preparing for his title defense.
Rory McIlroy has already visited Augusta National
Next week’s visit will not be the first time that McIlroy has returned to Augusta since winning The Masters.
He recently visited the club to do some filming, which will probably be aired closer to the tournament in April.
“It was cool to get up to the champions’ locker room and see my nameplate alongside the other two champions that I share a locker with,” McIlroy explained his emotions.
“Yeah, it was somewhat nostalgic. I wouldn’t say it was emotional, but there were definitely nice memories.
“Yeah, different feels the first time staying on site without having to need a member there. There are a lot of perks you get with being a champion.”
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