""I said this when I came in on Tuesday, I think winning a Masters makes it easier to win your second one. I do," McIlroy said. "I think it's easier for me to make those swings and not worry about where it goes when I know that I can go to the Champions Locker Room and put my green jacket on and have a Coke Zero at the end of the day.""
"The score Thursday is one McIlroy felt was almost undeserved. He hit only five of 14 fairways and said he probably should have landed at 2-under. That he was able to score as well as he did regardless exemplified the kind of confidence the five-time major winner has in his game right now and the kind of freedom he possesses after finally securing the grand slam last year."
The Masters is underway with a strong leaderboard featuring top players, including five of last year's top 10 finishers. The course conditions are firm and fast, likely to challenge competitors further. Rory McIlroy shares the lead after an opening round of 67, despite hitting only five fairways. He expresses confidence in his game, attributing his success to winning the Masters previously, which he believes eases the pressure of competing for a second title.
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