McIlroy Eyes Further Success After Grand Slam Win

Rory McIlroy is looking to build on his career Grand Slam achievement as he prepares to defend his title at The Masters. McIlroy's victory at Augusta National last year marked the realization of his "dream come true" and made him the sixth player in history to win all four majors. However, the Northern Irishman is now focused on what he can still achieve in the game, stating that completing the Grand Slam was not the ultimate destination. McIlroy feels more relaxed heading into this year's tournament, having "tried to embrace and enjoy every part of life" as a Masters champion. He is motivated to win back-to-back editions of The Masters, a feat only three players have accomplished before. McIlroy reflected on his patience during last year's tournament, which saw him come back from a seven-shot deficit to win. He believes that not overreacting and staying patient were key factors in his success. With his experience and knowledge of the Augusta National course, McIlroy is confident that he has a good chance of adding to his major tally, saying, "I feel like I've got another, hopefully, 10 good shots of winning this."