Summary
Rory McIlroy is preparing to defend his Masters title at Augusta National. He won the Masters last year, completing a career Grand Slam. Only a few golfers like Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods have won the Masters back-to-back, a challenge McIlroy now faces.
Key Facts
- The Masters tournament starts in one week at Augusta National.
- Rory McIlroy won the Masters last year, securing a career Grand Slam.
- A career Grand Slam means winning all four major golf tournaments.
- Only five other golfers have achieved a career Grand Slam.
- McIlroy is aiming to win the Masters two years in a row.
- Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods have previously won back-to-back Masters titles.
- McIlroy shared a photo with his trophies, reflecting on his achievements at home in Northern Ireland.
- DraftKings Sportsbook lists McIlroy with the third-highest odds to win this year's tournament.
