Summary
Some people online believe Rory McIlroy had an unfair advantage at the Masters by practicing on the course multiple times before the tournament. Golf analyst Kevin Kisner disagrees, saying golfers can play the course as much as they want before the event, and it's up to others to compete against McIlroy.
Key Facts
- Rory McIlroy practiced at Augusta National several times before the Masters tournament.
- Some people on social media claimed this gave McIlroy an unfair advantage.
- Kevin Kisner, a PGA Tour golfer, defended McIlroy's actions.
- Kisner stated that any golfer who gets a Masters invitation can play the course before the tournament.
- Kisner mentioned that restrictions on the number of practice rounds aren't strictly enforced for all players.
- He explained that McIlroy didn't visit the course excessively, estimating four practice visits.
- Kisner also practiced at Augusta multiple times in preparation for previous Masters events.
- He called the argument that McIlroy had an unfair advantage the "dumbest" he's heard.
