Rory McIlroy’s Potential Debut at Augusta National
Rory McIlroy Climbs into World’s Top 50
nineteen-year-old golf sensation rory McIlroy has managed to secure a spot in the world’s top 50 rankings for the first time, despite his recent play-off defeat in the Hong Kong Open. The young professional, who has only been on tour for 14 months, suffered a heartbreaking loss in sudden death to Taiwan’s Lin Wen-tang. However, McIlroy’s remarkable performance has seen him climb 13 places from last week and now sits at the 50th position on the rankings.
A Chance for The Masters debut
McIlroy’s rise in the rankings could potentially earn him a coveted debut at The Masters tournament held at augusta National next April. Currently sitting just ahead of Lin Wen-tang by a mere 0.01pts, McIlroy will need to maintain his position within the top 50 until the end of next month to secure his spot at one of golf’s most prestigious events.
Latest Leading Positions:
- Tiger Woods – 13.48pts
- Sergio Garcia – 8.48pts
- Phil Mickelson -7 .79pts
- Padraig Harrington -7 .39pts 5.Vijay Singh-7 .31 pts
The list goes on with other notable players and Europeans making their mark on the world stage.
Rory McIlroy is on track to make history with a potential debut at Augusta National if he can maintain his impressive performance and secure his spot within the world’s top 50 rankings.