The defending champion draws crowds to the fairways as everyone is pulled into his orbit
Rory McIlroy walks to the green on the sixth hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. Photo: AP Photo/David J. Phillip
It was cool and overcast when Rory McIlroy strode out from the gloaming on to Augusta’s first tee yesterday morning.
By the time we all settled down for our southern-style grits, the place was baked in warm Georgia April sun. McIlroy had cast a spell over the day and had everyone was sucked into his orbit.