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McIlroy Remains Focused on Career Grand Slam Quest
Despite trailing Scheffler, Rory McIlroy believes Sunday at Augusta could finally be his day.
James AndersonMonday, April 6, 2026
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Rory McIlroy is determined to achieve his career Grand Slam as he heads into the final round at Augusta, despite being behind Scottie Scheffler. He remains optimistic that Sunday could be the day he secures this significant milestone in his golfing career.
Rory McIlroy has been close before at Augusta National. The Northern Irishman, seeking to complete the career Grand Slam, finds himself four shots behind Scottie Scheffler heading into the final round.
"Four shots is a lot at Augusta, but strange things can happen on Sunday," McIlroy said. "I just need to go out and play my game."
