At Augusta, converting potential into reality has been Rory McIlroy's challenge.

The elephant in the room is always there when Rory turns up at Augusta. Can he do it? Is it slipping away from him?

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy hug in the practice area prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament.

Rory McIlroy was in a hurry on Tuesday to get away from the questions before his 10th chance to complete the career slam and begin his on-site prep for the Masters.

He allowed 10 minutes of grilling on why Augusta has presented such a riddle for him in 15 starts and how he might be able to finally solve it before getting to work.