The biggest threat to Rory McIlroy underlines his weakness at The Masters

Rory McIlroy’s driving continues to let him down, writes Ed Malyon, but Cameron Young’s driving has helped the American surge into a tie for the lead with the Masters champion and an Augusta showdown on Sunday


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