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Rory McIlroy’s sensational start to the year, seven top-10 finishes including a Players Championship title, has him favored to win next week’s Masters and complete a Career Grand Slam. But the four-time major winner from Northern Ireland figures to be tested at Augusta National by resurgent Tiger Woods, top-ranked Dustin Johnson and second-ranked Justin Rose among others.
Third-ranked McIlroy, who turns 30 next month, has been a consistent contender all season and finally won at the Players after five top-six showings.
“If I concentrate on me, control what I can do, good golf and good attitude takes care of the rest,” McIlroy said.
“And if I go to Augusta with a similar golf game and the attitude I’ve shown over the first few weeks of the year, I think I’ll have a great chance.”
Oddsmakers like his chances too. Las Vegas Westgate superbook makes him an 8-1 favorite with Johnson next at 10-1 and Woods and Rose at 12-1.
Rory McIlroy’s sensational start to the year, seven top-10 finishes including a Players Championship title, has him favored to win next week’s Masters and complete a Career Grand Slam. But the four-time major winner from Northern Ireland figures to be tested at Augusta National by resurgent Tiger Woods, top-ranked Dustin Johnson and second-ranked Justin Rose among others.
Third-ranked McIlroy, who turns 30 next month, has been a consistent contender all season and finally won at the Players after five top-six showings.
“If I concentrate on me, control what I can do, good golf and good attitude takes care of the rest,” McIlroy said.
“And if I go to Augusta with a similar golf game and the attitude I’ve shown over the first few weeks of the year, I think I’ll have a great chance.”
Oddsmakers like his chances too. Las Vegas Westgate superbook makes him an 8-1 favorite with Johnson next at 10-1 and Woods and Rose at 12-1.
