Rory McIlroy suggests he’s changing tactics on the final day as he looks to win back-to-back Masters titles
Rory McIlroy is planning to try a different approach in the final round of this year’s Masters compared to the last. McIlroy played some world-class golf last season, but he also made several key mistakes, which led to a nervy ending.
Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images Rory McIlroy is planning to try a different approach in the final round of this year’s Masters compared to the last. McIlroy played some world-class golf last season, but he also made several key mistakes, which led to a nervy ending. The Northern Irishman is hoping to avoid any similar blunders this time, as they will only give inspiration to his rivals.
However, fans can still expect an attacking approach from McIlroy in his final-round battle against Cameron Young . READ MORE: [Masters champion admits he was trying not to ’embarrass himself’ on day three at Augusta National ](https://www. hitc.
com/cameron-young-predicts-if-the-masters-patrons-will-cheer-louder-for-him-or-rory-mcilroy-on-the-final-day/) Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images Rory McIlroy to play final round differently from last year’s Masters McIlroy has suggested he will play more freely on Sunday than last year, given he is under less pressure to win a Green Jacket. The final round is far from a free hit for the 36-year-old, but he can take more risks knowing that he’s already a champion. “I’d like to think that I’ll play a little bit freer and I’ll play, like I’ve already got a green jacket, which I do,” he told reporters on Saturday night.
“Sometimes I may just have to remind myself of that, but I think as well that the stakes in terms of the pairing will be just a little bit easier. The atmosphere out there will be a little bit easier. “Yeah, I’m not worried about that at all.