Rory McIlroy ‘flattered’ as Tiger Woods backs him to win Masters for career slam

Rory McIlroy kept his media duties to a minimum ahead of the 88th Masters.

Tiger Woods reiterated his belief that Rory McIlroy will definitely win the Masters during his career to complete the grand slam as McIlroy kept his own media duties to a minimum.

McIlroy was the last player to register at Augusta National around 30 minutes before his scheduled press conference, which started early and saw the world number two answer just seven questions.