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The Masters - Preview Day Two
Beating a 63 at the Masters? Justin Rose still has an eye on perfection
Only two people have managed a round of 63 at the Masters, Nick Price and Greg Norman.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

2023 Ryder Cup - Opening Ceremony
Jon Rahm confident of DP World Tour deal: ‘The Irish Open has been very good to me’
The two-time Major champion recently withdrew his appeal against sanctions imposed by the DP World Tour after he breached regulations by playing in LIV events without permission.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

GLF-MASTERS-WOODS-JACKET
S Woods' woes mean no silver jubilee but 25 years on, the Tiger Slam stands alone
Woods’ achievement like his talent was so singular it required a term all of its and his own: the Tiger Slam.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
'My mum does these really nice': Rory McIlroy explains his menu for 2026 Masters Champions Dinner
McIlroy has decided against going all out Irish and having the other former winners taste black pudding, Irish stew or bacon and cabbage.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Tiger Woods nearing decisions on whether to play in the Masters and be Ryder Cup captain
Tiger Woods nearing decisions on whether to play in the Masters and be Ryder Cup captain
The PGA of America is asking Woods to decide before the Masters in April whether he wants the job of Team USA captain for the Ryder Cup

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

The Masters - Final Round
S Kieran Shannon: McIlroy accepted imperfection en route to Irish sport's finest feat
By taking his time about winning the Masters, Rory McIlroy made it the greatest win of all.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Handling tough times made McIlroy a Masters champion
He won this Masters with that willingness to keep going no matter the setbacks.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph seals status as Europe’s greatest ever golfer
Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph seals status as Europe’s greatest ever golfer
Nick Faldo has more majors and Seve Ballesteros was a majestic shotmaker but the career grand slam is priceless.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

2025 Masters Tournament - Final Round
Masters nearly man Justin Rose plays huge part in McIlroy’s historic win
The 44-year-old handled another near miss at Augusta with class and his place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team looks assured

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
17 rewards Rory McIlroy receives for winning the Masters: From prize money to champions-only area access
All in all, not a bad weekend's work for McIlroy. And much deserved.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

The Masters - Final Round
'Rory McIlroy’s success will hopefully grow golf participation in Ireland' says Golf Ireland CEO 
Golf Ireland extended its congratulations to McIlroy after his thrilling play-off victory at The Masters on Sunday.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

DeChambeau: McIlroy 'didn’t talk to me once all day' during final round of the Masters 
DeChambeau: McIlroy 'didn’t talk to me once all day' during final round of the Masters 
Pressed by a reporter on whether he had tried to initiate conversation during the round, DeChambeau said: 'He wouldn’t talk to me'

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy and the making of an exhilarating night of sporting theatre
He can stumble, he can lash out, he can laugh, he can stay calm and let panic set in; he can wage a war with the little voice in his own mind. Most of us have that galling ability too.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Amid an unhinged Masters madness, Rory McIlroy's heart of a champion beats loudest
After 11 years of waiting, the black and white world turns all green as Irishman somehow clinches career Grand Slam

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy: 'I’ve literally made my dreams come true'
Once the green jacket was nestled over his shoulders, McIlroy revealed the truths of the burden he bore for so long

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Holywood Golf Club members watch the final day of the US Masters 2025
Joyous scenes at McIlroy’s hometown club after members endure night of drama
There were tears and cheers as club stalwarts embraced, while junior members who dream of emulating their hometown champion chanted his name

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Child prodigy to grand slam winner: The making of Masters champion Rory McIlroy
The Holywood native completed the set at August on Sunday night. 

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory
Michelle O’Neill said the Holywood golfer’s 'incredible' triumph placed him among the sport’s greatest

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
'That was 11 years of pent-up emotion' — Rory McIlroy savours his magical Masters moment
After a wild Augusta Sunday that will live forever, Rory McIlroy wins a first green jacket for Ireland and completes the career grand slam 

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy completes Grand Slam with Masters win after enthralling day of drama at Augusta
As shaky as it was in a madcap Masters Sunday, McIlroy managed to slam the door on any and all negative narratives by completing the career Grand Slam.

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

McIlroy goes for glory after rollercoaster start at Augusta 
McIlroy goes for glory after rollercoaster start at Augusta 
The Holywood man was never going to make it easy on his final-day showdown with Bryson DeChambeau at the Masters.

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy reclaims Masters lead from Bryson DeChambeau in final-day thriller
The Holywood man started the day with a two-shot lead.

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

The Masters - Final Round
McIlroy has downplayed history all week but now he can join immortals
Like so many tragic Augusta figures before him, McIlroy has long stood out like a blister on Augusta’s quilt.

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
McIlroy has been a cut above the rest at Augusta, is it finally his time to don the green jacket?
Dawn broke on a glorious Sunday in Georgia, crisp with anticipation for what could be one of the greatest showdowns in Masters history. 

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

The Masters - Round Three
'Not a rematch' - McIlroy vows to stay in his lane as Masters Sunday revisits Pinehurst 
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau will go head-to-head in the final pairing with a very small cushion on potential chargers coming after them.

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

The Masters - Round Three
Livid Lowry in no mood to talk about McIlroy
A bogey-bogey finish to a fine third round at Augusta left Shane Lowry bitterly frustrated.

Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

The Masters - Round Two
Rory McIlroy: 'If anything, I just backed up the belief that I have in myself'
Sports psychologist Bob Rotella spoke with McIlroy about not trying to make up the lost ground all at once.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Scottie Scheffler has chance to conquer feat managed only by the few 
Only three players – Jack Nicklaus (1965-66), Nick Faldo (1989-90) and Tiger Woods (2001-02) – have presented the green jacket to themselves in consecutive years.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Now comfortable being vulnerable, Rory McIlroy's latest quest for elusive Masters glory begins
McIlroy’s handling of his career setbacks has helped him develop resilience to keep putting himself out there again and again.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Letter from Augusta: Chairman Fred Ridley content the Masters is right where it needs to be
Letter from Augusta: Chairman Fred Ridley content the Masters is right where it needs to be
“I hope all of you will agree that our golf course and grounds are in magnificent condition,” he said.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
The Masters preview: Key holes and the best two-balls to pick from
Shane Lowry believes that a Masters can be won or lost on a handful of critical holes where its essential to handle proficiently.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry aiming to make history for Irish golf at the Masters
Of the seven most successful golfing nations on the major championship stages, Ireland ranks sixth with 11 titles among six golfers.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Magnificent Masters app a crucial part of what makes this week special
Magnificent Masters app a crucial part of what makes this week special
The Masters app is incredible. A digital portal to the pines catering to diehards and dilettantes.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

The Masters - Practice Day Two
Angel Cabrera: I won the Masters so I do think I belong here
Ihe 2009 champion was making his first appearance at Augusta National in six years and since being released from an Argentina prison after serving time on two criminal domestic assault convictions.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

The Masters - Final Round
Tiger Woods partners with Augusta National to build a legacy beyond green jacket
Woods will design a nine-hole short course called The Loop at the Patch.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry among later starters at the Masters
McIlroy will play alongside Ludvig Aberg and Akshay Bhatia for the first two rounds at Augusta National.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

The Masters - Round Two
Bridgerton, resilience, and Masters recon: Could it add up to being Rory McIlroy's year?
“I’ve gotten into ‘Bridgerton’ – I didn’t think I would,” said McIlroy. “I was very against watching it, but Erica convinced me. So we’re on a bit of a ‘Bridgerton’ kick this week, yeah."

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry look to bounce back at RBC Heritage signature this week
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry look to bounce back at RBC Heritage signature this week
It’s one of Lowry’s favorites spots on the PGA Tour calendar and a rare schedule addition on McIlroy’s busy upcoming schedule.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Scottie Scheffler soaks it all in after becoming fourth youngest player to win two Masters
Scottie Scheffler soaks it all in after becoming fourth youngest player to win two Masters
"I looked up at the trees at times. I looked up at the fans occasionally to try to soak in some of their energy,” he said.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Colin Sheridan: From living the American dream to fumbling it all
Colin Sheridan: From living the American dream to fumbling it all
O.J. Simpson - on the bring of irrelevance -- found worldwide notoriety in the 1990s.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

The Masters - Final Round
Ice-cool Scottie Scheffler claims second Masters title in three years
The world number one carded a closing 68 to finish 11 under par and four shots clear of Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

'I don’t really know what to say' - Rory McIlroy leaves the Masters disappointed, again
'I don’t really know what to say' - Rory McIlroy leaves the Masters disappointed, again
The green jacket alludes McIlroy for the 16th time and he is still searching for his first major victory in nearly 10 full years.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Letter from Augusta: Tiger Woods didn’t have his Sunday killer focus in his Sun Day Red garb
Letter from Augusta: Tiger Woods didn’t have his Sunday killer focus in his Sun Day Red garb
Woods had spoken at the start of the week about “passing on the knowledge to the next generation,” and on Sunday he got to do just that in his 100th round,

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

Shane Lowry: 'I made over par but I don’t think I’m playing any bad golf at all'
Shane Lowry: 'I made over par but I don’t think I’m playing any bad golf at all'
Lowry shot rounds of 73-74-75-74 to finish 8-over and tied 46th, his worst finish in the six times he made the cut in nine career Masters starts.

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

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