article_snippet.sent: The hype surrounding Rory McIlroy's attempt to join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in winning all four major titles has been building since the night before Rory McIlroy Open victory at Hoylake last July.
article_snippet.sent: And although the return of Woods to competitive action after two months on the sidelines has taken some of the spotlight off Rory McIlroy, the world
article_snippet.sent: No 1 is anxious to let Rory McIlroy clubs do the talking.
article_snippet.sent: The world No 1 shields Rory McIlroy from the rain as Rory McIlroy plays a shot during a practice round . '
article_snippet.sent: Rory McIlroy said on Tuesday. '
article_snippet.sent: All eyes have been on Tiger Woods' latest comeback, which could take the pressure off of McIlroy .
article_snippet.sent: McIlroy followed Woods into the media centre at Augusta National and admitted the presence of the 14-time major winner - who was relaxed and jovial with the press - could work in The Northern Irishman favour. '
article_snippet.sent: It is such a big story, Tiger coming back at the Masters after a bit of a lengthy period where The Northern Irishman has not been around.
article_snippet.sent: McIlroy has recorded just one top-10 finish in six previous appearances at Augusta - last year's tie for eighth - although The Northern Irishman did take a four-shot lead into the final round in 2011 before collapsing to a closing 80.
article_snippet.sent: McIlroy led the field heading into the final day of the Masters before suffering a dramatic meltdown .
article_snippet.sent: McIlroy plays a shot from the azaleas as McIlroy recorded McIlroy best finish of eighth in last year's tournament .
article_snippet.sent: But McIlroy also believes Augusta National suits McIlroy game if McIlroy can take advantage of having a nine iron in McIlroy hands for second shots to holes like the 13th and 15th. '
article_snippet.sent: That might not have been the case two or three years ago,' McIlroy added. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Northern Irishman admits Tiger Woods' comeback could work in Rory McIlroy favour .