McIlroy Eyes 'Awesome' Grand Slam With Masters Win

Rory Being Comfortable Failing More Times Than Succeeding Could The Key

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Rory McIlroy said achieving a career Grand Slam at the upcoming Masters would be "awesome" for golf as he warmed up for Augusta at the recently concluded Arnold Palmer Invitational. The 29-year-old Northern Irishman could become only the sixth player to win all four major titles with a victory at the Masters, an elite club that both Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson can also enter this season.

Talking to reporters at Bay Hill, McIlroy said any player who manages to enter the pantheon alongside Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and

Tiger Woods would deliver a boost to the sport. "I mean, how good would that be for golf? That would be awesome," McIlroy said ahead of the opening round in Orlando. "But I think just because it is a small list it would be just that bit cooler to join.