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The Masters - Final Round
S How Augusta’s cruel turn saw Shane Lowry's Masters charge unravel
Shane Lowry began Masters Sunday with genuine hopes of a green jacket, but Augusta National turned cruel again as a promising position unravelled into another punishing final round

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: Cork's second-half concern, Armagh up and running, Maurice's Masters
S The Gaelic Football Show: Cork's second-half concern, Armagh up and running, Maurice's Masters
James Horan, Paul Rouse and Maurice Brosnan from Augusta reflect on the first weekend of championship action -- and some golf.

 Listen | Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

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The Masters - Final Round
S What it was like at Augusta National to witness Rory McIlroy etch his latest masterpiece
At the Masters, where every roar carries meaning, requiring detective work before the manual scoreboard confirms what has happened elsewhere on the course, Rory McIlroy gave us another nerve-shredding spectacle

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Final Round
'Walking off the 18th tee not knowing where my ball was. That was the moment of greatest stress'
An abridged version of Rory McIlroy's considered reflections to the media after becoming the fourth golfer in history to win back to back Masters at Augusta

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Masters Golf
Donald Trump: Rory McIlroy is becoming more and more a legend
Trump, who has played golf with McIlroy in the past, used his Truth Social platform to send a message to the 36-year-old.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy on Masters glory: 'I still have things I want to achieve, but I still want to enjoy it as well'
The Holywood man made it back-to-back Masters victories on Sunday night. 

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to become back-to-back Masters champion
The Northern Irishman held off the challenge of Scottie Scheffler to retain the green jacket, becoming the fourth golfer in history to retain the title.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Round One
Passion, rage and opportunity at Augusta National
Sergio Garcia was issued with a code of conduct warning after breaking his driver on the second hole at The Masters

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Masters Golf
McIlroy falters, Lowry surges to set up thrilling Masters final round
It's set up for a potentially epic Sunday at Augusta. 

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy sees Masters lead cut as Cameron Young races up leaderboard
The Holywood man has failed to catch fire so far. 

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Watch: Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National
The Clara man's tee shot at the sixth catapulted him to within four of the lead held by Rory McIlroy.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

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

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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

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