Defending champion Rory McIlroy admits his feelings about the Masters have changed from relishing the start of the tournament to not wanting it to begin at all so he can eke out the very last remnants of his year with the green jacket.
The Northern Irishman completed the career grand slam with an emotional play-off victory over Justin Rose 12 months ago and is seeking to become only the fourth man – and first in 24 years – after Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Sir Nick Faldo to win back-to-back Masters titles.
