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.
If the 34-year-old from Waterford can remain inside the top 50 until the March 28 deadline, he will earn a coveted place in the field at Augusta National, where McIlroy will be seeking the victory required to complete the career grand slam.
