‘I was scared to even take a divot at Augusta’

For a change, Rory McIlroy can prepare for Augusta with someone else under more scrutiny than himself.

History was against Rory McIlroy when he first contested the Masters and history will be against the reigning PGA Champion when he tees up next week at Augusta National.

But in his very short time in the professional ranks, McIlroy has been making a habit of rewriting the history books.