Jim Mackay outlined Rory McIlroy's strengths at Augusta National, highlighting that he's the best driver of the ball on tour, an elite advantage given the importance of distance and par-five scoring at Augusta. Mackay advises if he were McIlroy's caddie, he'd remind Rory of his previous major victories and that perfection isn't required to contend. Instead, McIlroy should dominate par-fives and avoid double bogeys and three-putts, which would significantly boost his chances of finally completing the career Grand Slam.

Jim Mackay picked Scottie Scheffler to win the 2025 Masters, primarily due to Scheffler's prior success at Augusta National, emphasizing it's significantly easier to win the Masters having done so before. Mackay noted that Scheffler enters this week with far less pressure than Rory McIlroy, who is still attempting to complete a career Grand Slam. Despite McIlroy being the sentimental favorite, Mackay believes previous Masters experience and reduced pressure positions Scheffler as the most likely winner.