'I'm ready': McIlroy shaping up to deliver Masters class in Augusta

Holywood superstar bidding for career grand slam

Rory at Masters
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 5th Apr 2018

Rory McIlroy begins his bid for Masters glory tonight.

Victory in Augusta will put the Holywood superstar among an elite group of golfing greats who have completed a magnificent career grand slam.

McIlroy says he is ready for the challenge.

“I had planned to play a heavy schedule last year heading into this tournament and injuries sort of set me back,” he said.

“This is my ninth start this year of those eight tournaments I have had three top 3s, one win and I have played well- there have been really good stretches of golf there

“I know that all is right there.”

The 28-year-old tees off at 6.38pm.