Rory McIlroy has shared his excitement about achieving a long-held aspiration of completing his career Grand Slam at the prestigious Masters tournament. The golfer from Ulster is gearing up to pursue his fourth different Major victory at Augusta National, with the tournament set to commence on Thursday.
Joining a select group of golfing legends including Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen, who have accomplished this rare feat, McIlroy expressed his childhood ambition of being the best golfer in the world and winning all the Majors. Having achieved most of his goals in the sport, McIlroy is determined to make his younger self proud by conquering the Masters.
With his last Major win dating back to the 2014 US PGA championship, McIlroy is heading into the first Major of the season after securing two victories on the PGA Tour. Confident in his current form and approach, he emphasized his familiarity with the Augusta course after numerous previous attempts.
Acknowledging McIlroy’s pursuit, his Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald praised his determination to make history by becoming only the sixth player ever to achieve the Grand Slam. Donald highlighted the mental challenges McIlroy faces and commended his resilience, particularly after setbacks like the US Open.
Reflecting on his journey in golf, McIlroy recently addressed the emotional aspect of the sport, discussing the need for golfers to be willing to face heartbreak in pursuit of success. He emphasized the parallels between holding back in love and on the golf course, acknowledging his own past struggles with fully committing to the game.
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