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.

Rory McIlroy eager to tackle Scottish Open after break from PGA Tour ‘grind’ - The US Masters champion took a few weeks off after finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month.

McIlroy said he could hear the excitement in the voices of friends talking about his Masters win. And there's the anticipation of two weeks of a different brand of golf, the Scottish Open that starts Thursday and then the British Open at Royal Portrush in his native Northern Ireland.