Rory McIlroy is gearing up for the Houston Open and the Masters in grand style, as demonstrated by his multi-million-dollar aircraft used for travelling to tournament venues. The golf star recently took delivery of a 2022 Gulfstream G650ER in late 2024, using the private jet to get ready for upcoming tournaments. The tail number of the jet was changed, enabling fans to track the Northern Irish golfer's movements, according to RadarAtlas.

Fans noticed that McIlroy's jet touched down in Augusta on March 24 before heading to Houston on the same day. The 35-year-old is scheduled to participate in the Houston Open this weekend, but it seems he also made a stop in Georgia to scout the Masters.

McIlroy's chosen aircraft is the G650ER, one of Gulfstream's most recognisable models. The G650ER has set over 125 world speed records and its design is a popular choice, with more than 500 aircraft currently in operation, making it one of the most reliable business jets globally, as per Gulfstream.

However, acquiring the G650ER didn't come cheap for the PGA Tour star. Depending on the configuration, usage and model year, a pre-owned G650ER could cost anywhere between $40 million and over $60 million, as reported by AVBuyer.com.

Meanwhile, a brand-new model will set you back by roughly $78 million, although the price is subject to variation based on the factors previously mentioned. Yet with this considerable investment comes unparalleled luxury, as the G650ER can transport between 13 and 16 passengers and offers the option of creating 3.5 to four living areas onboard.

Certain layouts of the plane also permit a number of individuals to transform the single seats into beds. Furthermore, the G650ER boasts 16 panoramic oval windows, aimed at flooding the cabin with natural light for the comfort of its passengers.

Ahead of the Masters, Rory has been busy with his prep work, having already arrived at Augusta National Golf Club. The 35-year-old's decision to compete in the Houston Open-an event he doesn't usually enter-could prove beneficial, according to Bill Horschel.

While discussing on the Sky Sports Golf podcast, Horschel laid out his thoughts.

"It's a perfectly designed golf course for Rory," he commented. "When Rory was talking to me about it when we were talking schedules at the end of last year, early this year, and he mentioned playing Houston, I said to him, 'Man, that course is right up your alley'."

"There's a distance bias there. There's a lot of holes that he can hit his nice going draw along. I would suspect Rory has a very good chance to win. I know that Scottie Scheffler's in the field, but with the way that Rory has been playing this year, the way his game is at, it wouldn't shock me if he went on to win this week.

"I think it's going to be a great test. The greens are big; they've got some slope in them. Chipping around the greens and having to hit chips up to greens sort of gets you ready for Augusta a little bit. The field is a really good one, but if Rory wins, then I'm not shocked by it at all."

The tee-off for the Houston Open is scheduled from 27-30 March, followed by the Masters, which is set for 10-13 April.

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