AUGUSTA, Ga. – The minimal second cut at Augusta National is making a difference this week – at least according to Rory McIlroy.
McIlroy’s pursuit of the career Grand Slam will head into next year after he dropped out of contention at the Masters following a Saturday 71 that left him well off the pace.
McIlroy entered this year’s tournament as the prohibitive favorite, not just because of his track record here (five consecutive top-10s) but his current form, which included a victory last month at The Players. But the four-time major champion hasn’t been sharp from tee to green.