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Rory McIlroy's Rollercoaster Ride at the Masters: Staying Positive and Chasing the Grand Slam Dream

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Rory McIlroy is on a thrilling journey at Augusta National, battling ups and downs while chasing the elusive Grand Slam title. Can he overcome the challenges and make history?

Rory McIlroy is on a rollercoaster ride at the Masters, displaying a mix of emotions with each round. Despite setbacks like tee shots hitting trees, McIlroy remains positive and focused on his Grand Slam quest. With a combination of birdies and bogeys, the world No.2 is determined to conquer the tournament that has eluded him since 2014.

In his pursuit of the Grand Slam title, Rory McIlroy faces stiff competition from players like Scottie Scheffler. Even though McIlroy's performance is solid, he finds himself trailing behind his rivals. However, the Northern Irishman refuses to panic, maintaining a positive outlook as he navigates through the challenges of the course.

As McIlroy battles to close the gap between himself and the leaders, golf fans eagerly await to see if he can clinch victory at the 2024 Masters and complete the career Grand Slam. With his determination and skill, McIlroy remains a strong contender, poised to make his mark in golf history.

In a surprising twist, Rory McIlroy's opening round at the Masters is his best since 2018, showcasing his resilience and ability to adapt to the pressure of the tournament. Despite the odds stacked against him, McIlroy's performance highlights his unwavering commitment to achieving greatness on the iconic Augusta National course.

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Grand Slam quest: Rory McIlroy staying positive, in contention at ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

Rory McIlroy got one on Thursday when his tee shot hit a tree on the ninth hole at Augusta National and kicked out into the middle of fairway, ...

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Mixed emotions for Rory McIlroy after up-and-down opening round ... (The Independent)

McIlroy, carded four birdies and three bogeys in his lowest opening round since 2018, but ended the day five shots behind playing partner Scottie Scheffler and ...

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Has Rory McIlroy won the Masters? See his grand Slam history ... (The Augusta Chronicle)

Rory McIlroy enters Augusta National chasing the "Rory Slam" at the 2024 Masters, meaning he needs to win to become golf's sixth "Grand Slam" winner.

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Rory McIlroy mends his ways again in search of elusive Masters title (Hindustan Times)

Since 2014, the year he won the Open and the PGA Championship, the tournament has become as elusive as the Holy Grail for the world No.2.

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Rory McIlroy Shaky in Opening Round at Masters But Manages to ... (Sports Illustrated)

Rory McIlroy made four birdies and three bogeys to finish with a one-under 71 in his quest to complete the career Grand Slam.

Good won't be good enough for Rory McIlroy to beat Scottie ... (NBC Sports)

Rory McIlroy posted a solid number on Thursday but it paled in comparison to Scottie Scheffler's performance.

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Rory McIlroy refuses to panic as he slips five behind hot favourite ... (Independent.ie)

Rory McIlroy was looking on the bright side after he scrapped his way to a one-under 71 but found himself five shots behind playing partner Scottie ...

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Best opening Masters round since 2018 for 'scrappy' Rory (Golf Australia Magazine)

Rory McIlroy has often shot himself out of contention in the first round of the Masters, but the Northern Irishman has managed to flip the script and pump ...

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Grand Slam quest: Rory McIlroy staying positive, in contention at ... (The Associated Press)

Rory McIlroy caught a break when his tee shot hit a tree on the ninth hole at Augusta National and kicked out into the middle of fairway, ...

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The Masters 2024: Rory McIlroy makes mixed start to Grand Slam ... (Sky Sports)

Rory McIlroy needs victory at The Masters to complete the career Grand Slam; McIlroy posted a one-under 71 to sit six strokes behind clubhouse leader Bryson ...

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Best Masters start since 2018 for 'scrappy' Rory (Golf Australia Magazine)

Rory McIlroy has often shot himself out of contention in the first round of the Masters, but the Northern Irishman has managed to flip the script and pump ...

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Mixed emotions for Rory McIlroy after opening 71 at Masters (The Independent)

McIlroy, carded four birdies and three bogeys in his lowest opening round since 2018.

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Mixed emotions for Rory McIlroy after opening round at The Masters (The Independent)

McIlroy carded four birdies and three bogeys in his lowest opening round since 2018.

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Masters 2024: Rory McIlroy on 'decent' first-round 71 at Augusta (Yahoo News Australia)

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy says it is "embarrassing" that his one-under-par 71 is his best first round at the Masters since 2018.

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