Consistency crucial to master Augusta

A strong start and eliminating victory-killing rounds will be the key to Rory McIlroy finally donning a green jacket at Augusta National.

The 27-year-old will go into next week’s Masters making his third attempt to secure a career Grand Slam of all four majors and in doing so join the game’s legends, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Motivation has not been the stumbling block, however.