Masters champion Rory McIlroy to return to action for New Orleans title defence

He missed this week's RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour as he returned to Northern Ireland to celebrate the fifth major championship of his career.

BACK IN ACTION: Rory McIlroy will take part in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans next week. Pic: Kyle Terada/Sportsfile

Rory McIlroy will make his first appearance since winning the Masters when he defends his Zurich Classic of New Orleans title next week.

McIlroy, 35, became only the sixth male player to complete a career grand slam when he edged out Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose in the first play-off hole at Augusta National earlier this month.