Paul McGinley: Rory McIlroy needs more mental than technical help to end Major drought

Needing ‘only’ the Masters to become just the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam, McIlroy arrives in Augusta with new coach Pete Cowen, hoping to throw off the weight of expectation once again

Rory McIlroy hits out of a bunker on the third hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta. Picture: AP Photo/Gregory Bull

Rory McIlroy doesn’t necessarily need a swing coach to help him end his seven-year Major drought, but a life coach to steer him through the choppy waters faced by every megastar as business interests and family life rob him of the steely focus required to beat all comers.

At least that’s the view of Sky Sports golf expert Paul McGinley, who sees McIlroy lacking the skills to compartmentalise golf properly and compete with ultra-dedicated younger guns such as Bryson DeChambeau, McGinley’s top pick for Masters glory this week.