rory mcilroy tees off on the first during his practice round ahead of the 2015 masters on thursday .
mcilroy is targeting his third major title and the completion of his career grand slam at augusta national , of all places .
as it was , with mcilroy 's bid to win a third straight major , but tiger 's return has elevated it to another plane .
and now rory mcilroy has the chance to join the exalted company of just five men at augusta national , of all places .