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Masters Golf
Masters 2026: 'It could be pretty tasty' - Will Augusta National start to bite?
Players puzzled at condition of greens at dry Augusta.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Round Two
Robert MacIntyre has awkward Masters exit after a middle-finger moment, missed cut and no interviews
It was a grind for many of the game’s best players to make the low 50 and ties and play the weekend.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Shane Lowry
Shane Lowry: 'I felt like I did a lot of good things and my attitude was great'
McIlroy leads by six strokes from Sam Burns and 2018 champion Patrick Reed. Lowry shares the next spot with the English duo Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Walking with McIlroy for his latest masterpiece: defending champion takes historic lead
He will head into Saturday second-last for driving accuracy, having failed to find a par-five fairway in either of his opening two rounds, and it scarcely mattered

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Round One
S Letter from Augusta National: Don’t sweat the small stuff. It decides everything  
At the Masters, precision is everything and forgiveness is scarce. Tom McKibbin’s difficult second at Augusta was a clear example

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Preview Day Two
Justin Rose in the hunt as Masters poised for thrilling weekend
Elsewhere, debutant Tom McKibbin’s hopes of making the cut ended with a tough round of 76.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Round One
Rory McIlroy has another reason to celebrate with best Masters start in 15 years
'By the way, Rory may never lose this thing again after last year,' Fred Couples said he told his caddie when he heard another cheer, presumably for McIlroy

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Magnificent start for McIlroy, Lowry in contention on superb opening Masters day
The Irish big-hitters put their best foot forward on Thursday. 

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
The Masters: 'It is a tragedy': The old, the new and a game that does not stand still
The only indication this was the modern age was the sight of a drone lingering in the Georgia sky.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy
The Holywood man is up and running. 

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
The shots that make or break every hole at Augusta National
Fresh from walking the famous course, Maurice Brosnan assesses the key shots at the Masters.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Tom McKibbin's Masters tee times set
McIlroy will go out with Players Champion Cameron Young and 2025 US Amateur winner Mason Howell.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Preview Day One
Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. What can we expect at the Masters?
The word 'rested' isn’t often used by parents of newborns, but being away from the course may leave Scheffler refreshed.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The magic of the Masters, a science and an art
Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The magic of the Masters, a science and an art
Maurice Brosnan, amongst the azaleas at Augusta National, previews one of the great sports weekends - and explores what makes it so special. 

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PGA: Masters Tournament - Par 3 Contest
Nothing demonstrates the funny way that men talk to each other like the Masters
Sport has always been a powerful vehicle for men to communicate with each other and golf is peculiarly suited to that given its leisurely pace of play.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Preview Day One
Scottie Scheffler: I'd be a pretty miserable person if I let bad golf define me
The four-time major winner has, by his high standards, endured something of a dip in form since backing up victory in his first event of the year with successive top-four places.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Masters chairman offers no answer on future of sought-after gnome
The $50 (€43) novelty product has become one of the most sought-after items since its introduction to the merchandise stable 10 years ago

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Preview Day Two
'Rory McIlroy has been a wonderful champion' – The Masters’ modern era
Chair of Augusta National Fred Ridley was full of praise for McIlroy on Wednesday

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

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

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