Will Rory McIlroy’s impressive 2025 start pave the way for Masters glory?

McIlroy’s sole focus will be on claiming a first green jacket to join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in having claimed all four major titles.

Rory McIlroy has enjoyed the ideal preparation for his 11th attempt to complete the career grand slam by winning the Masters (Ashley Landis/AP)

If Rory McIlroy had been asked to draw up the ideal preparation for his latest attempt to win the Masters, it would surely have looked identical to his 2025 season to date.

Not content with winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at what he called “one of the cathedrals of golf”, McIlroy also claimed the Players Championship at another famous venue, defeating JJ Spaun in a play-off at Sawgrass.