McIlroy ready for Augusta
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McIlroy ready for Augusta

ARE you looking for another reason to back Rory McIlroy in Augusta? 

Just take a quick look at the statistics compiled by our columnist Garry Doyle to confirm just how efficient the 25 year old Irish golfer is.

McIlroy remains the bookmakers' favourite to be crowned US Masters winner on Sunday.

KEY STATS

-McIlroy is bidding to become the sixth player to record a Grand Slam of Majors this week.

Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.

-One of 210 Major winners McIlroy ‘could catch (Jack) Nicklaus haul’ according to compatriot Padraig Harrington

Padraig Harrington. Padraig Harrington.

-Only 14 players have won more Major titles than McIlroy

Joint statement from Rory McIlroy and Horizon Sports Management. Joint statement from Rory McIlroy and Horizon Sports Management.

-In his last 32 Majors McIlroy has triumphed on four occasions

-McIlroy has finished in the top 10 in 12 of his last 17 events

Rory McIlroy at the 2014 British Open. Rory McIlroy at the 2014 British Open.

-In his last 15 tournaments McIlroy has achieved eight top two finishes