Rory McIlroy honored retiring Lakers great Kobe Bryant with an inspired pair of golf shoes at the Masters.
Fellow Nike athlete McIlroy paid tribute to Bryant on the opening day at Augusta, showcasing predominantly black- and gold-colored cleats. The Bryant-inspired shoes were also marked with "4/13," in reference to the five-time NBA champion's retirement date. The Lakers end their season against the Utah Jazz.
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McIlroy's shoes ⬇️
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) April 7, 2016
Marked with "4/13" as a tribute to @KobeBryant who will play his final @NBA game on that date. pic.twitter.com/xwaZEDGtGv
McIlroy, ranked No. 3 in the world, ended the opening round four shots adrift of leader Jordan Spieth after carding a two-under-par 70 on Thursday.