“I’m feeling relaxed,” Rory McIlroy determined to win coveted green jacket at The Masters
Rory McIlroy's determination to win the masters despite past disappointments and the lingering curse.
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World number two Rory McIlroy is eyeing his first Masters’ win as he prepares for the tournament at Augusta National. The Northern Irishman has been putting in the work, playing 81 holes since arriving last Thursday. Despite past disappointments at the iconic venue, McIlroy believes he has the necessary ingredients for success.
McIlroy has won every major except the Masters, and he’s determined to change that this year. He’s feeling confident and relaxed as he approaches the tournament, with his recent struggles with his driver now resolved.
In an interview on Tuesday, McIlroy stated, “I’m feeling as relaxed as I ever have coming in here. I feel like my game is in a pretty good place. I know the place just as about as well as anyone… I’ve got all the ingredients to make the pie. It’s just putting all those ingredients in and setting the oven to the right temperature and letting it all sort of come to fruition.”
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Rory McIlroy’s talks about his Masters’ curse
While Rory McIlroy is optimistic about his chances this year, he’s also aware of the curse that has plagued him in past Masters tournaments. Memories of his 2011 final-round meltdown still haunt him. He’s admitted to having “scar tissue” from his past experiences at Augusta National.
Despite his struggles, McIlroy remains determined to break the curse and win the coveted green jacket. He’s spent countless hours preparing for the tournament and feels that he has what it takes to come out on top.
McIlroy’s past experiences at Augusta National have been a mix of pain and promise. He came close to winning in 2011, but a final-round meltdown cost him the title. Since then, he’s finished in the top 10 five times but has never been able to seal the deal. Despite the setbacks, McIlroy remains optimistic and focused on the task at hand. He’s determined to learn from his past mistakes and use them to his advantage.
As he heads into the tournament, McIlroy knows that he has a lot to prove, both to himself and his fans. But with his talent and determination, he’s ready to take on the challenge and come out on top.
Rory McIlroy is determined to win his first Masters tournament and has been putting in the work to make it happen. While he’s had past disappointments at Augusta National, he’s feeling confident and relaxed this year. McIlroy believes that he has all the necessary ingredients for success and is ready to put them to the test. Only time will tell if McIlroy can finally break the curse and don the coveted green jacket.
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