I got preparations wrong, admits Rory

Rory McIlroy now admits he mismanaged his early season schedule and should have played the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after finishing well down the board in the Shell Houston Open.

I got preparations wrong, admits Rory

McIlroy put four balls into the water in what was just his 12th completed round of golf this year ahead of signing for a two under par 70 and a four under tally in suburban Humble.

The world number two recorded 15 birdies over the four days but also nine bogeys and an opening round double bogey.

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