Rory McIlroy will play a round at Augusta next week with a US sporting icon

As McIlroy preps for the next leg of his potential 'RorySlam' he has some big name help

If you were in any doubt that Rory McIlory was a bona fide star in the US, this bit of news should clear it up. Straight after this week's WGC Cadillac Championship in Miami, Rory McIlroy will fly to Georgia to begin his US Masters prep. McIlroy is scheduled to play the course and while it may not be in full tournament bloom, it won't be far off either. And, as well as getting a chance to see the lay of the land once again, McIlroy's playing partner would also be a great fella to have a four-hour chat with.

Next week @McIlroyRory will play Augusta National with Tom Brady. A 4-time Super Bowl champ walking the fairways with a 4-time Major champ. — Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) March 4, 2015

Not a bad old life for either of them, is it?