Now McIlroy sets sights on joining back-to-back Masters trio

Having got over the line at the 17th attempt at Augusta, Rory McIlroy believes it will be easier to win the title again.

HANGING ONTO JACKET: Rory McIlroy, sporting his Green Masters Jacket, speaking to the crowd in the spectator village at The K Club, Ireland. 

Rory McIlroy will drive down Magnolia Lane at Augusta National as a Masters champion for the first time and he intends to enjoy the experience.

However, just because he is only the sixth player to win the career grand slam by finally getting his hands on a green jacket does not mean his competitive instincts have been dulled.