The key shots that helped McIlroy win second Masters

The key shots that helped McIlroy win second MastersTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, McIlroy holds nerve to win second successive MastersByAndy GrayBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished1 minute agoCommentsWith a tap into the hole, a look to the sky and a release of emotion, another chapter of golfing history was complete.A year on from his first Augusta triumph, Rory McIlroy became only the fourth man to defend the Masters title. He joins esteemed company in Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods, who also donned the Green Jacket in successive years.But what were the key shots that helped the Northern Irishman on his way to consecutive victories at Augusta National?Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rory McIlroy became only the fourth player to win the Masters in consecutive yearsMcIlroy wins second successive Masters and sixth major - reactionMcIlroy proves he really is free with back-to-back Masters winPublished58 minutes agoMcIlroy holds nerve to win second successive MastersPublished46 minutes agoFirst day rollTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, McIlroy hits three birdies in a row to move into joint leadMcIlroy opened his Masters bid with an opening round of 67, and the highlight was a run of three birdies on the bounce on the back nine that put him in the joint lead with American Sam Burns. After picking up shots on the 13th and 14th holes, McIlroy took on the par-five 15th and while his third shot to 29 feet wasn't the strongest set-up shot of his round, what followed was perfection.The ball curled beautifully from left to right and fell into the hole, which prompted a muted raised fist from McIlroy. He would end the day joint-top of the standings.Chip-in magicTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, McIlroy chips in on 17 to extend Mast...