RORY McILROY was being told something he already believed: That he will bounce back and bounce back stronger for his 2011 Masters experience.

AT every step, the view of Augusta National Golf Club is surely unique, but you would be well advised to remember this: We are not talking Ingrid Bergman here.

THERE is a shared passion for a green jacket, yet for more than four hours in yesterday’s first round of the 75th Masters, playing competitors Ross Fisher and Sean O’Hair could have filled their time talking diapers and other matters around family affairs.

JUST like old times, Jack and Arnie, the Golden Bear and the King, were gearing up to be centre stage at a major championship today, with golf’s most enduring personalities set to fulfil their roles as honorary starters at the 75th Masters.