BLOOMIN LEGEND!

Rory's up among the golfing greats' as he gets better with age

- NEIL McLEMAN

RORY MCILROY has been compared to Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus because he is also getting better with age.

But the Ulsterman's putting coach Brad Faxon says winning the Masters this weekend won't "make-or-break" his career.

McIlroy is seeking to end his 11-year Major drought at Augusta and complete his career Grand Slam.

And Faxon (right) reckons the four-time Major winner can already be considered on the same level of two legends to achieve the feat because he has matured into a complete player.

"I have been lucky enough to be around one of the greatest guys - not just one of the greatest players - for the last seven years," said former American Ryder Cup star Faxon.