Tiger Woods could HELP Rory McIlroy win the Masters in Augusta
RORY MCILROY could finally win the Augusta Masters all because of Tiger Woods, according to three-time European Tour winner Chris Wood.
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy shot together at the 2015 Augusta Masters
Woods is aiming to pull off a stunning comeback this week after returning to form at the Valspar Championship last month.
But McIlroy is the bookies favourite to finally end his Masters hoodoo at the 10th time of asking.
Speaking on the Sky Sports Masters Podcast, co-host Jamie Weir admitted it would be a fantastic achievement if the 28-year-old picked up the green jacket on Sunday.
"We always think back to 2011, he lead by 4 shots with a round to go," he said.
"And we all know what happened there.
Rory McIlroy is looking to end his Masters drought at the 10th time of asking
But there isn't much hype around him this year, it's all about the Tiger story
"And he hasn't ever contended to win it since then.
"But he has a lot of top ten finishes because he has a tendency of shooting a Sunday 65 and sneaking a top ten finish.
"Look, I am from Northern Ireland, I would love to see him win it.
"I still think when everyone has their A-game, he is still head and shoulders above the rest."
Wood was then quick to echo his co-star's sentiments, insisting the Northern Irishman will certainly will a Masters one day.
All eyes will be on Tiger Woods at Augusta this week
And with all the focus on Tiger Wood's return, the pressure may be off McIlroy to finally win the tournament this year.
"I think it's a matter of time before Rory win the Masters," Wood added.
"I think he's forgotten it now [Everyone talking about his Masters drought].
"He's got the perfect game and It's just made for him.
"People say there is a lot of hype around him this year.
"But there isn't much hype around him this year, it's all about the Tiger story.
"It's not all about McIlroy finally completing his career grand slam.
"I haven't heard much of that."