Bryson DeChambeau has fired the first verbal shot at Rory McIlroy as golf's alpha males prepare to collide in a compelling 90th Masters at Augusta National.
After falling short playing in the final group with McIlroy last year as the Northern Irish superstar finally completed the fabled career grand slam at Augusta National, DeChambeau is relishing the chance to lock horns once again.
The big-hitting American is in ominous form, fresh off back-to-back LIV Golf triumphs in Singapore and South Africa, and was not afraid to place a target on McIlroy on tournament eve on Wednesday (AEDT).