Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler may be rivals on the leaderboard, but when it comes to golf’s most exclusive pursuit—the career Grand Slam—McIlroy seems to know where the story is heading. Their battles have defined recent majors, with Scheffler’s consistency often casting a shadow over McIlroy’s own highs and heartbreaks. Yet, McIlroy’s recent gesture flipped the script and offered a new look into their dynamic.

During a recent signing of one of golf’s most exclusive collectibles, the Northern Irishman left deliberate space below his signature on a rare Augusta National scorecard, signaling that he believes Scottie Scheffler is poised to be the next golfer to join the career Grand Slam club, ahead of Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson . “I’m going to sign it extra high so Sco

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