Rory McIlroy hails Seamus Power’s ‘amazing achievement’ after hitting top 50

Seamus Power waves after making birdie on the first green during the final round of the Sony Open. Picture: AP Photo/Matt York

Rory McIlroy has praised Seamus Power’s “amazing achievement” in breaking into the world’s top 50 as the Irishman bids to secure a major championship debut in the Masters.

Power has finished fourth, 15th and third in his three most recent starts on the PGA Tour, with last week’s performance in the Sony Open lifting him to a career-high 49th in the world rankings.