Rory McIlroy has sent a remarkable gift to the creator of the ball marker that helped him win the Masters last month, showing his class in the process. The Northern Irishman finally claimed the elusive green jacket at Augusta National,

Rory McIlroy got the monkey off of his back at The Masters, but he is now in the conversation for an even bigger honor ahead of the PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy will step up to the tee at Quail Hollow this weekend looking to add a third US PGA Championship and sixth major to his already impressive trophy cabinet