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Can Rory McIlroy finally win the Masters to complete his elusive career grand slam?

Rory McIlroy, left, talks with his caddie Harry Diamond on the 13th green during a practice round ahead of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is a green jacket away from a career grand slam, something only five players have done in the history of golf. But each year, the Masters has eluded him. He has seven top-10 finishes in the tournament, including second in 2022, yet each year has been denied.

Maybe he's trying too hard.

"This golf course gets you to chase things a little more than other golf courses if you make a bogey or get yourself out of position," said McIlroy, 34,

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