- Four-time major winner content to be out of spotlight
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No headlines, no problem. If Rory McIlroy as a forgotten man seems bizarre ahead of this – or any – Masters, the Northern Irishman has no desire whatsoever to fan publicity. As Augusta focus attaches itself to Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger Woods and the uniqueness of a November major McIlroy has been left to prepare in the shadows. This suits him perfectly.
“I do prefer that,” McIlroy said. “I like it. I’ve always liked sort of doing my own thing and trying to stay as low key as possible. Sometimes the way I’ve played over the years, that hasn’t happened because I’ve won some tournaments and I’ve been on some pretty good runs at times coming into the Masters.
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