Perhaps the most "too soon" joke in "too soon" history. For those keeping track, the Masters took place just four weeks after the Players Championship. To be exact, the Masters Par 3 Contest took place just 23 days after the Monday playoff in Ponte Vedra. McIlroy wasted absolutely zero time. Sheesh.

No matter what Rory McIlroy shoots or how he handles the media spotlight, one thing that remains untouchable is his career Grand Slam. It took 11 years for the Northern Irish man to finally break through.

After a decade-long chase, the Northern Irishman finally completed golf's career Grand Slam at Augusta — then experienced the psychological letdown that psychologists say commonly follows the achievement of a lifelong goal.

Ahead of the Scottish Open, McIlroy discussed the importance of major championship venues and how they can apply additional internal pressure and motivation for the best players -- and took a swipe at the PGA of America's new flagship course in the process.

Rory McIlroy showed the utmost respect for the sporting longevity he himself has achieved and gave examples of stars from other sports in comparison.

The world No. 2 joked that “hopefully it is impossible” for Keegan Bradley to have a dual role at Bethpage, wanting the top-10 player to solely be a captain.

In the career of every athlete, the wife sometimes plays a key role. If you have the necessary support and the right guidelines, it is certain that you can achieve much more of your potential. Erica Stoll has always been a strong wind at the back for Rory McIlroy, a golfer who has a great season behind him, despite some bad moments.

Brilliant Rory McIlroy is classy on the golf course as he has streaked to a career Grand Slam. And his personal security guard Andy Dawber also displayed real quality off the course with his actions and show of compassionate kindness at the Genesis Scottish Open.