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'I've shot 12-under but it hasn't all been amazing' - McIlroy's ominous message after stunning Masters start
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'I've shot 12-under but it hasn't all been amazing' - McIlroy's ominous message after stunning Masters start
11 Apr
McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday
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McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday
McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.
Gavin Cooney
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
11 Apr
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Friday
10 Apr
Rory McIlroy six clear after stunning Masters second round, Shane Lowry in tie for fourth
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Rory McIlroy six clear after stunning Masters second round, Shane Lowry in tie for fourth
10 Apr
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10 Apr
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Rory McIlroy shares lead at the Masters after helter-skelter 67
The Masters
Rory McIlroy shares lead at the Masters after helter-skelter 67
10 Apr
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Thursday
9 Apr
Lowry happy with his reaction to early 'mishap' across rollercoaster Masters round
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Lowry happy with his reaction to early 'mishap' across rollercoaster Masters round
Lowry double-bogeyed the fourth hole but reacted well to sign for a two-under round of 70.
Gavin Cooney
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
9 Apr
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Rory McIlroy is unburdened and dangerous
swinging free
Rory McIlroy is unburdened and dangerous
McIlroy showed all of his experience and his new-found comfort at Augusta National for his lowest opening round score in 15 years.
Gavin Cooney
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
9 Apr
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2026 Masters?
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Poll: Who do you think will win the 2026 Masters?
9 Apr
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Wednesday
8 Apr
England's Aaron Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse
2026 Masters
England's Aaron Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse
8 Apr
Rahm the most intriguing figure at the Masters amid the altered dynamics of golf's civil war
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Rahm the most intriguing figure at the Masters amid the altered dynamics of golf's civil war
Gavin Cooney
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
8 Apr
Stories and intrigues aplenty as Rory McIlroy gets set to defend his Masters title
the big preview
Stories and intrigues aplenty as Rory McIlroy gets set to defend his Masters title
Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have ever defended the green jacket – can Rory McIlroy join that elite group?
Gavin Cooney
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
8 Apr
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'I’d love to be 70 years of age and sitting out on that lawn with Rory, having a drink'
7 Apr
McIlroy paired with Young, Lowry joins Johnson in Masters pairings
7 Apr
Jon Rahm confident of playing 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
7 Apr
McIlroy hosts champions' dinner for 32 former Masters winners – with grilled elk sliders on the menu
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McIlroy hosts champions' dinner for 32 former Masters winners – with grilled elk sliders on the menu
McIlroy’s dinner was reportedly the most expensive ever hosted, at an estimated cost of €290 a head.
8 Apr
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Tuesday
7 Apr
Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking – McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters
weight off his shoulders
Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking – McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters
The defending champion met the media at the Masters on Tuesday.
Gavin Cooney
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
7 Apr
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'It was the first time in a long, long time I'd been nervous playing a golf course'
7 Apr
McIlroy may be unburdened at the Masters – but does he have the hunger to go back-to-back?
6 Apr
'I’d love to be 70 years of age and sitting out on that lawn with Rory, having a drink'
Shane Lowry
'I’d love to be 70 years of age and sitting out on that lawn with Rory, having a drink'
Gavin Cooney
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
7 Apr
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McIlroy paired with Young, Lowry joins Johnson in Masters pairings
Gearing Up
McIlroy paired with Young, Lowry joins Johnson in Masters pairings
7 Apr
Jon Rahm confident of playing 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
Optimism
Jon Rahm confident of playing 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
7 Apr
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Press Association
Opinion
'It’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way'
Press Association
7 Apr
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'It was the first time in a long, long time I'd been nervous playing a golf course'
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'It was the first time in a long, long time I'd been nervous playing a golf course'
7 Apr
Monday
6 Apr
McIlroy may be unburdened at the Masters – but does he have the hunger to go back-to-back?
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McIlroy may be unburdened at the Masters – but does he have the hunger to go back-to-back?
McIlroy this week seeks to become only the fourth man to defend the green jacket.
Gavin Cooney
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
6 Apr
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Spaun warms up for Masters with Texas Open victory, Maguire finishes tied for second
In form
Spaun warms up for Masters with Texas Open victory, Maguire finishes tied for second
6 Apr
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Sunday
5 Apr
Storm-interrupted Valero Texas Open to resume play this afternoon
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Storm-interrupted Valero Texas Open to resume play this afternoon
5 Apr
Leona Maguire battles through Las Vegas test with plenty on the line in final round
LPGA
Leona Maguire battles through Las Vegas test with plenty on the line in final round
5 Apr
Saturday
4 Apr
MacIntyre four clear at Texas Open after sizzling second-round 64
halfway point
MacIntyre four clear at Texas Open after sizzling second-round 64
4 Apr
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Friday
3 Apr
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3 Apr
4
Maguire and Walsh three off the lead in Las Vegas, Seamus Power hits 71 in Texas
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Maguire and Walsh three off the lead in Las Vegas, Seamus Power hits 71 in Texas
3 Apr
Thursday
2 Apr
Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters over family health matter
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Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters over family health matter
2 Apr
'I looked down at my phone and all of a sudden, boom' - Body camera video released from Woods arrest
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'I looked down at my phone and all of a sudden, boom' - Body camera video released from Woods arrest
2 Apr
Luke Donald reappoints Edoardo Molinari as vice-captain for Ryder Cup in Ireland
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Luke Donald reappoints Edoardo Molinari as vice-captain for Ryder Cup in Ireland
2 Apr
Wednesday
1 Apr
Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States in Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
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Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States in Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
1 Apr
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Paul McGinley thinks Tiger Woods is in ‘last-chance saloon’ with golf career
Golf
Paul McGinley thinks Tiger Woods is in ‘last-chance saloon’ with golf career
1 Apr
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The tragedy of Tiger Woods
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The tragedy of Tiger Woods
Sinead O’Carroll and Gavin Cooney discuss the rise and prolonged downfall of golf’s greatest ever player.
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Graeme McDowell considering DP World Tour return
Golf
Graeme McDowell considering DP World Tour return
1 Apr
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Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge
Charges
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge
1 Apr
Tuesday
31 Mar
Tiger Woods found with pills after car crash, according to accident report
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Tiger Woods found with pills after car crash, according to accident report
31 Mar
Monday
30 Mar
Shane Lowry to team up with Brooks Koepka at Zurich Classic in April
partners
Shane Lowry to team up with Brooks Koepka at Zurich Classic in April
30 Mar
Sunday
29 Mar
Gary Woodland's win at the Houston Open is an inspirational tale of perseverance
PGA Tour
Gary Woodland's win at the Houston Open is an inspirational tale of perseverance
29 Mar
3
Shane Lowry makes FOURTH hole-in-one of his PGA Tour career
Ace
Shane Lowry makes FOURTH hole-in-one of his PGA Tour career
29 Mar
11
Alex Fitzpatrick, younger brother of Ryder Cup player Matt, wins first DP World Tour event
Family ties
Alex Fitzpatrick, younger brother of Ryder Cup player Matt, wins first DP World Tour event
29 Mar
3
Saturday
28 Mar
Shane Lowry steady but off the pace at Texas Children’s Houston Open
PGA Tour
Shane Lowry steady but off the pace at Texas Children’s Houston Open
28 Mar
Tiger Woods arrested and charged with driving under the influence after Florida car crash
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Tiger Woods arrested and charged with driving under the influence after Florida car crash
28 Mar
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