2016 Masters: Why Rory McIlroy Must Start Winning at Augusta National

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Published: April 4, 2016

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In every generation of professional golf there, are two distinct types of players—those who are competing against their peers and those who are chasing down history.

When Jack Nicklaus showed up at a major championship, he was competing against more than just the likes of Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson. He was pursuing major championship records that the likes of Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen set.

Each and every time Tiger Woods stepped onto a golf course, he was competing against more than just Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh. He was chasing down all-time records that past greats such as Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead set.

With four major championship titles at the age of 26, Rory McIlroy would certainly fall into that category of players who are competing against history as much as they are competing against their present-day peers.

When McIlroy arrives at Augusta National this week, he will not only be looking to defeat the likes of Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth, Adam Scott and Jason Day to capture his first Masters title, he will also be attempting to become just the sixth player in history to win the professional career grand slam.

But a Masters title would do more for McIlroy than just cement his place in the history books with regards to the career grand slam; it would go a long way toward determining his ultimate legacy in major championship competition.

Augusta National is perhaps the most iconic golf course on the face of the planet, and for many fans, the Masters represents the single biggest week of the golf season.

The course’s unparalleled natural beauty, the rich tradition and history of the Masters and the familiarity most have gained with the venue through countless hours of television coverage all combine to create what Jim Nantz has so eloquently labeled “a tradition unlike any other.”

But what occasional...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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