Brandel Chamblee thinks Rory Mcilroy has his best chance to win masters, but believes that Augusta National is “Nemessis” that brings the worst Golf of Northern Irish.
Mcilroy reaches Georgia still in search of the elusive victory required to complete the Grand Slam career after recording 21 Top-10 conclusions in diplomas since his 2014 PGA success.
World No. 2 low at the top of the FedExcup rankings and with two PGA Tour winning this year, after his season opening at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM with a play-off success in players in March.
He revealed he looked at The Devil Wears Prada – Based on Lauren Weisberger’s novel – The Night before his Monday victory at TPC Sawgrass, with Chamblee using two of the leading characters from that film to describe Mcilroy’s hopes in Masters
“I would say Augusta National is Priest Miranda for Rory Mcilroy playing like Andrea Sachs,” said Chamblee in a pre-Master media call Golf. “Nemes his nemesis. She brings out the worst golf in Rory every year we see almost every year.
“It was his worst golf last year in diplomas, the worst golf a year ago. Two years before that, it was his worst golf. He underestimates there every year. He strikes on average about 42 greens, and on average, the winner hits about 52 greens.
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“There are things about that golf course that have been very problematic for him, but I will say he is switching to a softer ball, I think, really makes the arch and gives us greater hope for his success there because he is forcing him to take it on top.
“There is a reason for the golf world to be excited about the opportunity, and again, from a competitive point of view, he has never gone to masters playing better or sharper from a competitive point of view.”
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Rory Mcilroy believes his performance improved as Java continued in Houston Open and says it was a good opportunity to prepare for masters
Mcilroy man to beat in Augusta?
Scheffler defensive champion has just ended outside the top-20 three times in the last 18 months, but remains without a win in 2025 after losing the start of the season through damage, while the great champion Xander Schauffle has also fought for the gym.
“He will not catch Scheffler a little more from his game than Scheffler is now,” Chamblee added. “Xander (Schauffle) is a little far from his game.
“There are things about Augusta National who do not suit Collin Morikawa. Ludwig åberg is shortly away from his game.
“You deduct the list, and his closest competitors, those who are convenient to give him his biggest challenge, everyone can say they are a little far from their game – Rory has never been in a better place going to masters.
“From a technical point of view and a mental point of view, this is Rory.”
Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods remain the only five players – from the beginning of masters in 1934 – to complete the Grand Slam career, with Mcilroy having another chance to join the exclusive group.
“Only one has done it (Grand Slam) in the last 59 years – I would say it’s a testimony to the increasing level of competition,” Chamblee said. “So we can make our lids what Rory is trying to do. He’s one of the 12 players who has won three of the four legs of modern career Grand Slam.
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Wayne Riley watches in front of the master and if Rory Mcilroy can finish a Grand Slam career after his winner in players
“In fact, there were not for many players to approach too much. Arnold Palmer approached in ’68 in PGA (championship) when he lost Putt.
“You can look at Rory in 2018 while he stayed in the first Tee along with Patrick Reed, where he was in the sense of making him, but there was only a lack of success in completing the Grand Slam career.”
Rory Mcilroy has seven Top-10 in career in Masters, his mainstand missing
When do masters live in Sky Sports?
Sky Sports Golf It will show record hours of direct coverage from the 2025 competition, where Scheffler returns as a defense champion, including more actions over the last two rounds than previous years.
Wall wall covering from the tournament starts at 02:00 on Thursday, with actions presented in group and regular updates from the entire course available to enjoy further Sky Sports Golf Until the global transmission window starts at 8am.
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Look at the story of the latest round of Scottie Scheffler in Masters last April, where he won the green jacket for the second time
The same time will be implemented on Friday, while a new addition to this year’s coverage sees a master’s construction directly from 3pm at the weekend before covering full starting at 5 pm, covering all actions until the game is closed.
In the sky +, the heaven q and the glass of heaven will have many additional actions through the red button in Sky Sports Golf The channel, providing many bonus resources and allowing you to follow the progress of the players through different parts of Augusta’s famous performance.
Who will win the masters? Look from April 10-13 Live on Sky Sports. Direct Round Opening Round Starts with groups presented on Thursday April 10, from 02:00 onwards Sky Sports Golf. Get Sky Sports or Broadcasting Without Contract Now.
