Rory McIlroy 'feeling pretty good' ahead of Masters as he eyes first green jacket

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Rory McIlroy is a four-time major champion, but his golf resume is incomplete.

The Irishman is still vying for a green jacket, and a victory would be historic.

With a win this weekend at the Masters, McIlroy would become the fifth career Grand Slam winner, joining Gene Sarazen, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to win all four majors.

McIlroy is in a major drought. He hasn't won one since the 2014 PGA Championship.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland signs autographs after competing in the par 3 competition prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club April 5, 2023, in Augusta, Ga.  (David Cannon/Getty Images)

His best finish at Augusta was when he came in second last year. 

"I’ve got all the ingredients to make the pie. It’s just putting all those ingredients in and setting the oven to the right temperature and letting it all sort of come to fruition," McIlroy said.

McIlroy is the second-ranked golfer in the world behind Scottie Scheffler, who is the favorite to defend his title from last year.

McIlroy will be making his 15th start at Augusta. His third Masters started off as everyone dreams. 

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to his birdie on the seventh green during the final round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club Aug. 28, 2022, in Atlanta, Ga. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

He held a four-shot lead entering the final round that year, but he shot an eight-over 80 on Sunday to finish T15. It remains the worst final round score by a leader.

McIlroy recovered nicely, winning the very next major, the 2011 U.S. Open,