RORY NEEDS NEW TRICKS

Mcllroy trying laid-back approach to prove his pedigree

- NEIL MCLEMAN 

RORY MCILROY'S press conference yesterday was even shorter than last year's Masters challenge.

After barely 11 minutes and seven questions, it was all over.

But it was all part of his new approach to a 10th bid to complete his career Grand Slam here.

He has played more buildup events including the Valero Texas Open last week - and flew to Vegas for a fourhour lesson from Butch Harmon. The world No.2 visited Augusta National last week for two days of preparation, went home on Monday and only arrived back at midday yesterday.

Albert Einstein reputedly said: "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." And the Masters has certainly driven McIlroy mad over the years.

He should have won in 2011 before his final round 80.