The greatest battles Rory McIlroy has fought over the last 10 years have been with himself. This was never going to end any other way. At times on Sunday, it seemed like the only thing standing between McIlroy and victory was the space between his ears.

McIlroy's victory came as a significant hit to the books, which saw those purchasing early slips for the Northern Irishman cashing in at a decent rate.

Rory McIlroy heads into Masters Sunday atop the leaderboard. If he wins, it would be the first time he has ever claimed the green jacket