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Houston Open Golf
Will Rory McIlroy’s impressive 2025 start pave the way for Masters glory?
McIlroy’s sole focus will be on claiming a first green jacket to join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in having claimed all four major titles.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025

Players Championship Golf
Scottie Scheffler confident form is improving as he gears up for Masters defence
Scheffler has warned his rivals that he has “figured out” the reasons behind his comparatively slow start to the season.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

2025 Johnstone's Paint Masters - Day Eight - Alexandra Palace
Shaun Murphy holds off Kyren Wilson fightback to win second Masters title
Murphy had been irresistible all week

Mon, 20 Jan, 2025

2025 Johnstone's Paint Masters - Day Seven - Alexandra Palace
Shaun Murphy takes control of Kyren Wilson in Masters final
Murphy is in control heading into the evening session at the Ally Pally. 

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

2025 Johnstone's Paint Masters - Day Seven - Alexandra Palace
Shaun Murphy makes 147 to help seal win over Mark Allen and reach Masters final
“I can’t believe it. It was an incredible moment, one of the best of my snooker career,” Murphy told BBC Sport.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

2025 Johnstone's Paint Masters - Day Six - Alexandra Palace
Kyren Wilson edges out Luca Brecel to set up Judd Trump semi-final at Masters
Shaun Murphy, tournament winner in 2015, will play 2018 champion Mark Allen in the other last-four tie.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

2025 Johnstone's Paint Masters - Day Six - Alexandra Palace
Judd Trump surges into Masters semi-finals with victory over Ding Junhui
Judd Trump cruised into the semi-finals of the Masters after beating Ding Junhui 6-3 with a brilliant display at Alexandra Palace.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

2025 Johnstone's Paint Masters - Day Five - Alexandra Palace
'Anywhere but there!' Shaun Murphy’s 147 bid sunk by snooker during Masters win
Murphy defeated Neil Robertson to move into the Masters semi-finals at Alexandra Palace.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Masters to be held as scheduled despite Hurricane Helene damage — Augusta chief
Masters to be held as scheduled despite Hurricane Helene damage — Augusta chief
The 2025 tournament is scheduled to be staged from April 10-13, with Scottie Scheffler set to defend his title

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024

The Masters - Final Round
Scottie Scheffler hails influence of English putting guru after Masters win
Scheffler compiled one of the best ball-striking seasons ever seen in 2023, his adjusted scoring average of 68.63 being the seventh-lowest in PGA Tour history and the best by anyone not named Tiger Woods.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Tiger Woods eyeing another major after making record-breaking Masters cut
Tiger Woods eyeing another major after making record-breaking Masters cut
“I’m right there," the former champion warned.

Sat, 13 Apr, 2024

Tiger Woods makes difficult start to marathon second day at Augusta
Tiger Woods makes difficult start to marathon second day at Augusta
Woods was one of 27 players unable to complete their first rounds on Thursday following a lengthy weather delay, the 15-time major winner covering 13 holes in one under par.

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

Contending at Augusta: Is Scheffler the lock everyone seems to think he is?
Contending at Augusta: Is Scheffler the lock everyone seems to think he is?
A capsule look at 10 key players for the Masters, listed in predicted order of finish

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

Scottie Scheffler ‘not going to expand’ on secrets of Masters success
Scottie Scheffler ‘not going to expand’ on secrets of Masters success
Scheffler intends to keep the secrets of Masters success to himself.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Rory McIlroy ‘flattered’ as Tiger Woods backs him to win Masters for career slam
Rory McIlroy ‘flattered’ as Tiger Woods backs him to win Masters for career slam
McIlroy was the last player to register at Augusta National around 30 minutes before his scheduled press conference, which started early and saw the world number two answer just seven questions.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Jon Rahm File Photo
Winning is winning – Jon Rahm confident LIV switch will not harm Masters defence
Rahm’s shock move to the Saudi-backed breakaway competition came after he had previously pledged his loyalty to the PGA Tour and criticised LIV’s 54-hole format, with no cut and a shotgun start as “not a golf tournament”.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

The Open 2022 - Practice Day Four - St Andrews
Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy has at least another decade of Masters chances
The Holywood man will attempt to end his wait for a major at Augusta this weekend.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

The Open 2022 - Day Two - St Andrews
Making record 24th cut would be a win for Tiger Woods – Andy North
Two-time US Open winner and ESPN analyst Andy North said: “I think playing on the weekend would be a win for Tiger"

Sun, 07 Apr, 2024

End of Year Review 2023
Tiger Woods named on entry list for next month’s Masters
Woods has not competed since withdrawing from February’s Genesis Invitational.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Jon Rahm File Photo
There’s a way of co-existing – Jon Rahm hoping for ‘peace’ in golf’s civil war
The Tour’s six player-directors met with officials from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) in the Bahamas on Monday as efforts continue to make a deal to end golf’s civil war.

Tue, 19 Mar, 2024

MrQ Masters 2024 - Day Eight - Alexandra Palace
Ronnie O’Sullivan says he was better aged 12 than during Masters victory
O’Sullivan recovered from 6-3 down to beat Ali Carter 10-7 in the final at Alexandra Palace and claim a record-extending eighth Masters crown.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

MrQ Masters 2024 - Day Eight - Alexandra Palace
Ronnie O’Sullivan beats Ali Carter to land an eighth Masters title
“I don’t know how I’ve won this tournament, to be honest with you,” O’Sullivan, who at 48 is the oldest ever Masters champion, told BBC Sport.

Sun, 14 Jan, 2024

MrQ Masters 2024 - Day Seven - Alexandra Palace
Ronnie O’Sullivan feels age is no barrier as he eases into Masters final
The 48-year-old moved one victory away from becoming the oldest winner of this Triple Crown event with four half-century breaks enough to down old rival Murphy in their first meeting for five years.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

MrQ Masters 2024 - Day Six - Alexandra Palace
Mark Allen produces second maximum of the Masters in narrow win over Mark Selby
After losing the first two frames, Allen got off the mark by producing another maximum to add to Ding Junhui’s in the opening round

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

MrQ Masters 2024 - Day Five - Alexandra Palace
Ronnie O’Sullivan to treat himself after scrappy Masters quarter-final success
O’Sullivan relished the prospect of a “massive, dirty curry” after grinding out a 6-3 win over Barry Hawkins.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2024

MrQ Masters 2024 - Day Four - Alexandra Palace
Mark Selby brushes aside Robert Milkins to set up Masters tie with Mark Allen
World number five Selby, who won the tournament in 2008, 2010 and 2013, raced into a 4-0 lead and although Milkins briefly stemmed the tide by taking the fifth frame, the result was never in doubt.

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

MrQ Masters 2024 - Day Four - Alexandra Palace
Mark Allen hits 86 in final-frame decider to beat John Higgins
Allen ousted John Higgins and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Masters.

Wed, 10 Jan, 2024

Cazoo Masters 2023 - Day Eight - Alexandra Palace
It’s my time to shine – Judd Trump relishing Masters defence at Alexandra Palace
Trump hopes the unique atmosphere generated at the tournament will help him lift the title – regarded as his sport’s third ‘major’ – for the third time.

Sat, 06 Jan, 2024

Jon Rahm targets ‘absolutely amazing’ career grand slam after winning Masters
Jon Rahm targets ‘absolutely amazing’ career grand slam after winning Masters
Jon Rahm has set his sights on the 'absolutely amazing' feat of completing a career grand slam after his impressive Masters triumph

Mon, 10 Apr, 2023

Jon Rahm not giving up hope of reigning at the end of a rain-affected Masters
Jon Rahm not giving up hope of reigning at the end of a rain-affected Masters
Rahm trailed Koepka by two shots after completing his delayed second round on Saturday and found himself four adrift by the time play was suspended

Sun, 09 Apr, 2023

Jon Rahm hoping weather does not hinder his pursuit of Brooks Koepka at Augusta
Jon Rahm hoping weather does not hinder his pursuit of Brooks Koepka at Augusta
Koepka added a bogey-free 67 to his opening 65 at Augusta National for a halfway total of 12 under par

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023

Paul McGinley: ‘Staggering’ that Brooks Koepka cleared of potential rules violation
Paul McGinley: ‘Staggering’ that Brooks Koepka cleared of potential rules violation
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes it was “staggering” that Brooks Koepka and his caddie were cleared of a potential rules violation at the Masters

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Rory McIlroy insists gap not ‘insurmountable’ after slow start to Masters
Rory McIlroy insists gap not ‘insurmountable’ after slow start to Masters
McIlroy made history as he gave what is believed to be the first in-play interview at Augusta National as he played the ninth hole

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Tiger Woods admits to ‘constant’ pain during opening Masters round
Tiger Woods admits to ‘constant’ pain during opening Masters round
The 47-year-old continues to be troubled by the severe leg injuries he suffered in a car accident in Los Angeles in February 2021 and looked understandably rusty in just his fifth competitive round of the year.

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Tiger Woods not talking up his chances heading into Masters
Tiger Woods not talking up his chances heading into Masters
Woods faces a battle with the course and his own unusually low expectations

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

LIV Golf Invitational - Portland - Round One
Irish Examiner view: A victory for golf’s traditions
DP World Tour success

Thu, 06 Apr, 2023

Rory McIlroy told to follow Jordan Spieth’s ‘surgical’ approach to win Masters
Rory McIlroy told to follow Jordan Spieth’s ‘surgical’ approach to win Masters
McIlroy’s best finish at Augusta came 12 months ago

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Masters needs injection of drama on back nine on Sunday to match build-up
Masters needs injection of drama on back nine on Sunday to match build-up
The build-up to the 87th Masters certainly delivered on the drama front as the schism in men’s professional golf dominated the agenda

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Matt Fitzpatrick managing his Masters expectations after injury-hit season
Matt Fitzpatrick managing his Masters expectations after injury-hit season
Fitzpatrick admits his expectations of success in the Masters need to be low

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

Rory McIlroy will ‘definitely’ win the Masters during his career – Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy will ‘definitely’ win the Masters during his career – Tiger Woods
“It’s just a matter of time,” the five-time Masters winner said.

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

Fred Couples stands by insults he fired at LIV rebels ahead of Masters
Fred Couples stands by insults he fired at LIV rebels ahead of Masters
Fred Couples insists he will be happy to face Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia at Augusta National, despite recently insulting his fellow former Masters champions

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

Scottie Scheffler out to join exclusive club with back-to-back Masters titles
Scottie Scheffler out to join exclusive club with back-to-back Masters titles
As one of just 25 players to have been ranked world number one in the men’s game, Scottie Scheffler is already a member of a pretty exclusive club

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Tiger Woods set to compete at Masters after being included on interview schedule
Tiger Woods set to compete at Masters after being included on interview schedule
Five-time winner Tiger Woods is set to compete in next week’s Masters after he was included on the pre-tournament interview schedule

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

The Open 2022 - Day One - St Andrews
Tiger Woods may be upstaged by Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley at Masters
The topics of a potential adoption of a shorter ball and the Augusta future of LIV Golf players will be on the agenda.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

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