Butch Harmon compares Rory McIlroy to Tiger Woods after he set Masters record
Rory McIlroy has one arm through the sleeve of his second Green Jacket. The reigning champion holds the biggest ever 36-hole lead in Masters history after birdieing six of the last seven holes in his second round.
Photo by Logan Whitton/Augusta National/Getty Images Rory McIlroy has one arm through the sleeve of his second Green Jacket. The reigning champion holds the biggest ever 36-hole lead in Masters history after birdieing six of the last seven holes in his second round. McIlroy shot a 65 to take a six-stroke lead at 12-under par.
It was a dominant display from McIlroy, who played with a calm composure that we haven’t seen from him at this golf course in the entirety of his career. He ascended to a level that only the all-time greats can reach. That led Tiger Woods’ former coach, Butch Harmon, to compare McIlroy to two of the best players the game has ever seen.
Photo by Simon Bruty/Augusta National/Getty Images Butch Harmon makes Tiger Woods comparison when discussing Rory McIlroy’s second round Harmon, when evaluating McIlroy’s second round performance, said what the Northern Irishman has in common with Jack Nicklaus and Woods when playing at Augusta National. He said on Sky Sports, “He’s coming in here, he’s more relaxed, he’s got the weight off his back after not only winning The Masters, but winning the Career Grand Slam. I said it earlier and everyone kind of looked at me like I was crazy.
I said, ‘I think he’s going to come in here and have a great week. Because I don’t think he’s going to push, he’s going to freewheel. ’ In the past he’s pushed, pushed, pushed to win it.