What Lies in Store?

We take a look at the venues and likely contenders at this year’s major championships which, with the exception of Augusta National, have a distinctly links-like feel to proceedings

Rory McIlroy tees off at the 18th at Augusta National Golf Club

For the second year in succession, the golf world will watch on with baited breath at a rare chance at history, courtesy of Rory McIlroy’s victory in The Open at Hoylake last year.

Lifting the Claret Jug set off the countdown to April 2015 where a career Grand Slam of all four majors awaits the Northern Irishman if he can somehow capture the Masters Tournament this spring.

While all the focus will be on McIlroy, it should not be forgotten that there will in fact be not one but two Grand Slam opportunities in successive majors as Phil Mickelson will again attempt to claim that elusive US Open title, to add to the Masters, Open and US PGA titles he’s accumulated over the past decade.

Lefty’s first attempt at the Grand Slam came last year at Pinehurst but was never a factor. Then again, was anyone really a factor with Martin Kaymer leaving everyone trailing in his wake?

Perhaps with the pressure off, 2015 could be Mickelson’s year, but how incredible would it be should both McIlroy and Mickelson capture the first two majors of the year in order?

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