McIlroy happy with back injury recovery as Masters looms

The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland captured his fifth major title by winning last year's Masters to complete a career Grand Slam. "This is going to be the first time I drive down Magnolia Lane (as champion) and it's all going to be about enjoying my week and the perks that come along with being a Masters champion," McIlroy said on Wednesday in a conference call. Those include a champion's parking spot, a place in the champions locker room and hosting the champions dinner two days before the event tees off April 9.