Rory McIlroy is off to the best start to a PGA Tour season in his career, winning twice before the Masters for the first time. He has been the best player on the PGA Tour through three months, and his early success has only added fuel to the annual fire of wondering whether this will finally be the year he captures a green jacket and completes the career grand slam.

Before Rory McIlroy went to Houston to tee it up in the Texas Children's Houston Open, he made a pit stop at Augusta National Golf Club.

Rory McIlroy explained his reasons for making a detour to Augusta earlier this week to get his bearings before the first Major of the year.