US Masters: Rory McIlroy happy to let Bryson DeChambeau take all the attention

Phil Mickelson believes McIlroy is destined to win the US Masters

Rory McIlroy watches his shot out of the rough on the 15th hole during a practice round for the US Masters at Augusta. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Bryson DeChambeau has hijacked the narrative in golf, and Rory McIlroy is just fine with that, thank you very much.

Returning for his 12th Masters, McIlroy’s quest to complete his career grand slam is almost an afterthought this week. Being on the backburner has helped take the focus off his failure thus far to secure a green jacket.