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Rory McIlroy comfortable with his clubs and his game at the Masters

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    Spectators take photos of Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, as he chips on the seventh green during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (The Associated Press)

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    Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits on the seventh fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) (The Associated Press)

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Rory McIlroy says he's finally comfortable with his new brand of golf clubs. More important, he finally feels good about his game.

McIlroy is prone to mini-slumps, and he picked the wrong time for his latest one. He started the season with a new contract with Nike and all eyes on him as the No. 1 player. He stumbled so badly that he added an extra tournament to get ready for the Masters.

He finished second last week in the Texas Open. He says he's no longer thinking about his swing, only his score.

McIlroy had been considered the favorite at Augusta National until Tiger Woods returned to No. 1 in the world with three wins in his last five tournaments.