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Rory McIlroy determined not to ‘burden’ himself with numbers after Masters glory

Rory McIlroy will not set himself any victory targets after completing the career grand slam (Matt York/AP) - (AP)

Rory McIlroy has no plans to “burden” himself with victory targets and is determined to enjoy achieving everything he dreamed of following his memorable Masters triumph.

McIlroy’s nerve-shredding victory at Augusta National made him just the sixth male golfer to complete a career grand slam and gave him a fifth major title, one behind Sir Nick Faldo and two adrift of Europe’s most prolific major winner, Harry Vardon.

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