Scottie Scheffler effect tightens Rory McIlroy’s focus as Masters approaches

Rory McIlroy made just one bogey as he won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and had the discipline and the mental poise in the final round to come through key moments with flying colours, especially in club selection. That was especially evident on the final hole. 

ADMIRER: Rory McIlroy said he's trying to take a leaf out of Scottie Scheffler's book. Pic: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images for The Showdown

Jack Nicklaus often bumps into Rory McIlroy at the Bear’s Club but when asked by pesky reporters why the Holywood star has gone ten years without a major win, he’s been as diplomatic as he can be.

“I don't know whether his is a constant lack of being able to keep that concentration for the whole thing or not, because sometimes he goes par, par, par, double, 8. He does that sometimes,” the Golden Bear said nearly two years ago when the major drought was only nine years.