BURNING AMBITION

Georgia glory still consumes McIlroy

2009 An eagle on the 13th on Friday catapulted McIlroy into contention but he four-putted the 16th and took a triple bogey on the 18th where he survived a possible rules infringement after visiting sand. His playing partner Anthony Kim (right) fired a staggering 11 birdies. Quote: ‘It (Kim’s feat) was awesome. It was like he got on a roll and nothing was going to stop him.’ Winner: Angel Cabrera McIlroy: Tied 20th

2010 His worst opening round, 74, was followed by a 77, which remains his equal highest second round. On 151, he was among the tailenders to miss his only Masters cut.