Now that Rory McIlroy has completed his career Grand Slam, what is left for him to conquer in professional golf? Jim Natz has a bold answer.

Rory McIlroy has been on a tear of late headed into next weekend's PGA Championship. Going back to last November, he won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

Rory McIlroy entered a 'whole new world' with his remarkable Masters victory, and Jim Nantz has laid out the 'dangerous' reality awaiting the Northern Irishman's rivals at the PGA Championship

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Shane Lowry was second at 11 under after a 5-under 65, and Sepp Straka (67) was another stroke back. Defending champion Rory McIlroy shot a 3-under 67 and was tied in a large group for fourth. Get the latest D-FW sports news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, Kevin Sherrington's A La Carte.

Basically, from the fairway, Rory is worse than average from inside 100 yards, slightly above average between 100 and 200 yards, and wayyyy above average (Matt Courchene made sure to emphasize how good that 0.074 number is) from more than 200 yards. From the rough, he's also significantly better the farther he gets from the hole.

Rory McIlroy's attitude toward the LIV Golf, PGA Tour negotiations has changed drastically in recent months, while his golf game has excelled.

Kevin Chappell's caddie has told GOLF's Subpar podcast about a moment that distracted McIlroy at the Zurich Classic of New Orealns