Rory McIlroy: This week is very important but I’m trying to see the big picture

Rory McIlroy has won four majors, but none since 2014. He’s tried all manner of formulae to get the recipe right the last seven years and tripped up often in the process.

FINAL PREPARATIONS: Rory McIlroy putting on the 13th green during his practice round ahead of tomorrow’s opening round at the Masters in Augusta. ‘I’m just at the start of a journey here that I know will get me back to where I want to be,’ he said. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy went to visit Tiger Woods two weeks ago, checking in on the five-time Masters winner’s recovery from his recent car crash.

Sitting in his living room, McIlroy took notice — it would be hard not to — of the display case with all of his 15 major championship trophies inside.