Rory McIlroy has set his sights on regaining the world number one ranking from Jordan Spieth in time for the Masters as he prepares to make his debut at the Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles this week. The Northern Irishman, who has slipped to third in the latest world rankings behind Spieth and Australia's Jason Day, hopes his appearance in California can kick-start his season. "I can get off to a good start (to the) year, there's no reason why I can't be the No. 1 player in the world going into Augusta," said McIlroy, who is chasing a career Grand Slam at the Masters. "That's a goal of mine, to get off to a fast start ... and try to reclaim that position as quickly as I can." This week's Northern Trust at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades should suit McIlroy's strong ball-striking game.
Source :AFP