Marauding Rory McIlroy lights up the Masters but carping cynics quick to pounce
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Marauding Rory McIlroy lights up the Masters but carping cynics quick to pounce

The Telegraph  

It certainly seemed to inspire his playing partner Collin Morikawa, who, feeding off the euphoria around the 18th green, also contrived to hole his bunker shot to sign for a five-under-par 67 and fifth place. “I sort of thought to myself: 'What the hell, let's give it a go here',” McIlroy said of his attitude going into the round. He's been head and shoulders above everyone this week.” Asked about that bunker shot on 18, McIlroy smiled: “Honestly, I thought it would just give me a chance. It was a round Seve would have been proud of I think.” McIlroy bridled slightly when asked about his slow starts, arguing that you have to play your way into majors.

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