Relaxed Rory McIlroy dominates with ease and confidence at Masters
Rory McIlroy said he thought he could win another Masters. Did he really mean this year? Maybe so.
AUGUSTA, GA – They call it Yellow Jasmine around these parts. It’s the 570-yard par-5 eighth hole at Augusta National , and it’s a prime spot for fans to watch their favorite golfers rip a tee shot. The hole just begs golfers to pull driver and let the big dog eat.
As Rory McIlroy walked toward the No. 8 tee box, he received a hero’s welcome. Big cheers all around, the type of greeting reserved for popular golfers who own green jackets.
One patron positioned along the rope line hollered encouragement to the defending Masters champion. Let’s do it again, buddy! Buddy, he just might do it again.
McIlroy looks dialed in. He's given an air of relaxed but confident all week. He turned in a scorecard filled with red ink and no big numbers for a 5-under 67 in Round 1.
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