Rory McIlroy's aggressive approach to playing Augusta National—save for that ill-fated layup Sunday on No. 13—helped him finally claim that elusive first green jacket to complete the career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy wouldn't speak to playing partner Bryson DeChambeau during the final round Sunday at the Masters, and it turns out that was all part of his strategy. McIlroy's sports psychologist Bob Rotella claimed his silent treatment had nothing to do with DeChambeau and was more about keeping the 35-year-old focused on the task of winning the tournament.