RORY MCILROY sent social media into overdrive after boasting that he is getting his first taste of being able to use the Masters champions’ locker room.
The Northern Irishman, 36, when he won the iconic tournament last year.
Rory McIlroy planned to celebrate his opening round by heading to the Masters champions’ locker roomCredit: Getty
The five-time major winner got access after winning the iconic tournament last yearCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
And he made a stunning start to his title defence after shooting 67 to with Sam Burns.
McIlroy then revealed he planned to celebrate the best possible opening round in the champions’ locker room at Augusta National.
The five-time major winner told ESPN host Scott van Pelt: “It’s amazing. Sometimes I still have to catch myself and be like, I do get to come back here every year.
“It’s such a thrill to be up there with all the other champions and .
“It really was the thrill of a lifetime for me to be able to host that dinner. I’ll probably go up there right now and have a little drink, put my Green Jacket on and then call it a day.”
And golf fans rushed onto social media to hail for showing off that he now has access to the exclusive room reserved for past winners.
One said: “Huge flex by the defending champion.”
Another added: “He’s earned that quote.”
A third Masters fan chimed in: “Membership has its privileges.”
A fourth noted: “My GOAT.”
McIlroy got his hands on the coveted Green Jacket 12 months agoCredit: Getty
The Northern Irishman finished the first round five under parCredit: Reuters
And a fifth commented: “Love it.”
McIlroy when he ended his wait to be crowned a Masters champion last year.
He has already pulled clear of some big hitters thanks to finding himself five under par following a stunning opening round.
But Kurt Kitayama, Jason Day, Patrick Reed, Shane Lowry, Xander Schauffele, Justin Rose and Scottie Scheffler are McIlroy and Burns’ .
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