Rory McIlroy ‘under the radar’ ahead of Masters bid

'The golf course is going to play a little bit softer, which I think plays right into Rory's hands'

Rory McIlroy can travel to Augusta National 'under the radar' and win the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam. Picture:  Kenny Smith/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy can travel to Augusta National "under the radar" and win the Masters to complete the career grand slam.

That is the view of double US Open winners Andy North and Curtis Strange, who believe a soft course and the focus on the big hitting of current US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau will work to McIlroy's advantage.