article_snippet: Even if Rory McIlroy declares ready to play next month, Rory McIlroy still appears plagued by demons, seemingly both mental and physical.
article_snippet: But while some might think Rory McIlroy stands to gain the most from not having to battle against the greatest golfer of Rory McIlroy generation, there is a distinguished voice suggesting quite the opposite.
article_snippet: Rory McIlroy now being widely hailed as Europe's most astute Ryder Cup captain, when asked whether it will be easier for Rory McIlroy if Tiger Woods plays the Masters, said: '
article_snippet: Rory didn't sneak in the backdoor, but Rory was able to go about Rory business without the attention on Rory.'
article_snippet: Rory is in the evolution towards Rory best golf.
article_snippet: But while Woods's star is waning, Woods's star successor's is very much on the rise.
article_snippet: At the age of just 25, McIlroy could join Sarazen, Hogan, Snead, Nicklaus, Player and Woods himself as only the sixth man to win all four majors.
article_snippet: A five-time major champion himself may be, but that is a huge amount of pressure on a still fresh-faced kid from Holywood, Northern Ireland.
article_snippet: McGinley, however, is keen to point out that McIlroy is blessed with an exceptional maturity.
article_snippet: Compared to me, Darren (Clarke) and Padraig (Harrington) when we turned professional, we hadn't travelled the world like Rory had.
article_snippet: Although McIlroy now wears Woods's crown, he is not yet a superstar like the American.
article_snippet: the world is waiting to see whether McIlroy can claim McIlroy place in history, but it is desperate to answer the burning question: is