The Masters pre-tournament favourite was left with plenty to meditate on after struggling to read the greens
It is surprising Rory McIlroy is not a superstitious sort, since he seemed to have tried every other little thing he can think of that might help him win. This year he h s come here with a performance guru, Dr Clayton Skaggs from the Central Institute for Human Performance, a stash of self‑help books and a newfound interest in meditation. But given the way he started on Thursday, it is just as well he does not believe in omens.
McIlroy blew his opening drive wide right into the trees, just like he did back at the start of the final round in 2018, when he started the day in second place and wound up six shots back.
Written by Andy Bull at Augusta National
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/11/rory-mcilroy-opening-round-swings-roundabout-masters-golf under the title “Rory McIlroy suffers an opening round of swings and roundabouts | Andy Bull”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
