Tiger Woods backs Rory McIlroy for The Masters win and career Grand Slam
Tiger Woods backs Rory McIlroy for Augusta National win to complete Grand Slam
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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy (Image via: Golf Digest)
As the 87th edition of The Masters gets underway at Augusta National, all eyes are on Rory McIlroy, who is looking to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the iconic green jacket. The four-time major champion has come close on several occasions but has yet to claim a victory in his 14 previous attempts at Augusta.
However, McIlroy has received a vote of confidence from none other than Tiger Woods, who believes that the Northern Irishman has what it takes to win the prestigious event.
McIlroy’s record at The Masters speaks for itself. He has finished in the top 10 in seven of his last 10 appearances, including a runner-up finish to Patrick Reed in 2018 and a second-place finish to Scottie Scheffler last year.
The 31-year-old has already tasted success this season, winning the Dubai Desert Classic and finishing third at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. With his form on the rise, McIlroy will be looking to make a strong statement at Augusta this year.
In the lead-up to the tournament, Woods has backed McIlroy to finally get over the line and complete the career Grand Slam. In a pre-tournament press conference, the 15-time major champion spoke highly of McIlroy’s ability and his understanding of Augusta National. Woods believes that it’s only a matter of time before McIlroy claims the green jacket and joins an elite group of players who have won all four major titles.
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Rory McIlroy’s chance to make history
This year’s Masters represents a golden opportunity for Rory McIlroy to make history. The Northern Irishman is one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour and has the game to win on any given day.
With Tiger Woods singing his praises, McIlroy will be feeling confident heading into the tournament. He will need to be at his best, however, as he faces stiff competition from the likes of Dustin Johnson, defending champion Hideki Matsuyama, and the resurgent Jordan Spieth.
If McIlroy can stay focused and execute his game plan, there’s no reason why he can’t be in the mix come Sunday afternoon. He has the power off the tee, the touch around the greens, and the mental fortitude to handle the pressure of a major championship. McIlroy knows what it takes to win on the biggest stage, and he’ll be leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of the green jacket.
The Masters is one of the most prestigious events in golf, and winning it is the ultimate goal for any professional golfer. For Rory McIlroy, this year’s tournament presents a chance to achieve a career milestone by completing the Grand Slam.
With Tiger Woods in his corner and his form on the rise, McIlroy will be hoping to put his past disappointments at Augusta behind him and make history. As always, The Masters promises to be a thrilling and unpredictable event, and fans around the world will be eagerly anticipating every shot.
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