Rory McIlroy is on the verge of winning The Masters and completing golf's career Grand Slam and he's ready to face the pressure and painful memories head-on at Augusta National .
The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland fired his second consecutive six-under par 66 to seize a two-stroke lead over reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau entering Sunday's final round.
World number two McIlroy, a four-time major winner, has not captured a major title since 2014 but has a golden chance to end the drought and claim the green jacket that has long eluded him.
He would also join Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods , Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan as the only players to win the Slam -- winning each major at least once.
Ready to make history at Augusta'I think I still have to remind myself that there's a long way to go,' he said. 'I, just as much as anyone else, know what can happen on the final day here.