Rory McIlroy stands on the verge of golfing greatness, but the world number one insists he is not motivated by the record books.
The Northern Irishman will become just the sixth player in history to complete a career grand slam if he triumphs at the Masters next week - following in the footsteps of Tiger Woods, Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus.
McIlroy, who endured an infamous final-day collapse at Augusta in 2011, is also seeking a third straight major title after his victories at the Open Championship and US PGA Championship in 2014.
However, McIlroy stated his focus is purely on donning the green jacket on April 12, and he will let others analyse the scale of his achievements.
"I never looked at records," the 25-year-old said. "It was just about what I wanted to do myself.
"There is an interview now around with me when I was seven or eight, saying I wanted to win all the majors and be the best golfer in the world. It is what I have always wanted to do, but just as me.
"I never wanted to break records, I never looked at someone and said 'I want to do that'. This was just what I wanted to do; win the biggest tournaments in the world and be the best golfer in the world.
"I just want to be the best player that I can be because I know if I do that, it is hopefully going to be better than anyone else.
"It is all self-motivation. I am not looking at other guys on the range. It is all about making myself as good as I want to be and I know if I can do that, there is a good chance I will win golf tournaments and give myself a chance to win majors."
McIlroy does admit, though, that joining the legends of the game to have won all four majors would be special.
"It sort of feels like if you can win all four, there is not much you can't do. You are a complete golfer," he added.