Why McIlroy should 'enjoy every minute' of The Masters without extra pressure
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Butch Harmon believes Rory McIlroy will enjoy every minute of his title defence at The Masters and insists there is no extra pressure on him to replicate last year's "spectacular" win at Augusta National.
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The Masters 2026: Why Rory McIlroy can 'enjoy every minute' of title defence without extra pressure at Augusta National Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion at The Masters, a year on from completing the career Grand Slam; Butch Harmon reflects on McIlroy's 2025 success, the pressure McIlroy may face and what he is looking forward to at Augusta National Butch Harmon Golf Columnist Wednesday 1 April 2026 17:46, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Look back at the moment where Rory McIlroy achieved his childhood dream of winning The Masters Butch Harmon believes Rory McIlroy will enjoy every minute of his title defence at The Masters and insists there is no extra pressure on him to replicate last year's "spectacular" win at Augusta National. McIlroy returns to The Masters for the first time since completing the career Grand Slam, having ended an 11-year wait for an elusive fifth major title by claiming a dramatic play-off win over Justin Rose last April. An emotional victory ended a run of 21 top-10 finishes for McIlroy in majors - and a string of near-misses - since his 2014 PGA Championship success, with the world No 2 becoming just the sixth male in history to complete the career Grand Slam. The Masters LIVE! Latest build-up and headlines When is The Masters live on Sky? Key TV times Who has qualified for The Masters? Full 2026 field Get Sky Sports or stream golf with no contract Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the final round of last year's Masters at Augusta National, as McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam McIlroy can now join Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only players to successfully defend The Masters title, live from Thursday on Sky Sports Golf , although Harmon believes the Northern Irishman will not be worried about completing another exclusive golfing milestone. "Normally, I would say, yes, there would be more pressure on him with a chance to defend his ...
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