Augusta, Georgia — Rory McIlroy is in fearsome form as he arrives at Augusta National chasing a rare career Grand Slam, but a renewed Tiger Woods could have something to say about the Northern Ireland star’s bid for a breakthrough Masters win. “I don’t think I’ve ever started a season this well in terms of finishes, and even stats wise, looking at all my stats, they are right up there with some of the best years that I’ve had,” said McIlroy, whose seven top-10 finishes in seven starts in 2019 include a victory at the US PGA Tour’s prestigious Players Championship in March. He owns top-10 Masters finishes over the past four years, including a tie for fifth behind American Patrick Reed in 2018, and with more than a decade of experience on a course where local know-how is key, McIlroy says there is no reason he cannot become the sixth man to win all four of golf’s Major professional titles. “I’ve shot enough good scores around here over the years that if I can put my best effort forw...
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