BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson speaks to Rory McIlroy after his second-round 66 at the Masters. The world number two from Northern Ireland is six under par going into final two rounds – two behind leader Justin Rose – as he looks to complete a career ‘Grand Slam’ with victory at Augusta National. READ MORE:...
Rose has put together a stellar career, in which he has secured 25 professional wins, topped the world rankings and spearheaded Ryder Cup success – but fallen agonisingly short at Augusta on several occasions. Without a tournament victory since February 2023, and a catalogue of missed cuts since, few would have backed Rose to be...
With an enviable record at Augusta, Rose possesses the knowledge and expertise to finally get his hands on the Green Jacket. The 44-year-old Englishman has secured two runners-up finishes, plus 14 others in the top 25, since making his debut in 2003. While many thought his chance of adding to his 2013 US Open victory...
Rory McIlroy finds the water with his chip shot on the 15th hole, leading to a double bogey in his first round at the Masters at Augusta. WATCH MORE: Rose extends Masters lead with consecutive birdies Listen to live coverage of the Masters on BBC Sounds, and follow live text with in-play clips on the...
England’s Justin Rose makes consecutive birdies on holes 15 and 16 to extend his lead in the first round at the Masters at Augusta. WATCH MORE: McIlroy birdies ninth to climb Masters leaderboard Listen to live coverage of the Masters on BBC Sounds, and follow live text with in-play clips on the BBC Sport website...
When making your Masters debut you’d think you would ensure you are on your best behaviour. Eyes are everywhere to make sure rules and etiquette aren’t broken at Augusta National. So you wonder what the Augusta National committee will make of Spanish amateur Jose Luis Ballester’s admission that he took relief in Rae’s Creek during...
Rory McIlroy birdies the ninth hole to shoot three under par on his opening nine holes in the first round of the Masters at Augusta. WATCH MORE: McIlroy’s daughter makes heart-warming putt at Masters Par 3 Contest Listen to live coverage of the Masters on BBC Sounds, and follow live text with in-play clips on...
Xander Schauffele may not have played much this year because of a rib injury, but it still would be difficult to count out a player who won two majors last year. The American has also clocked up four top-10 finishes in his previous six Masters. Collin Morikawa, ranked one place below Schauffele at fourth in...
Brooks Koepka, US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley and Tom Hoge make holes-in-one at the Masters Par 3 Contest in Augusta. WATCH MORE: McIlroy’s daughter makes incredible putt at Masters Par 3 Contest Listen to live coverage of the Masters on BBC Sounds, and follow live text with in-play clips on the BBC Sport website...
Rory McIlroy’s four-year old daughter Poppy makes an incredible putt at the Par 3 Contest before the Masters tournament in Augusta. Read full article at source...
Watch Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy prepare for this year’s Masters at the range at Augusta National. Read full article at source...
Canter played the 2022 and 2023 seasons on the LIV tour, but missed a putt in the breakaway circuit’s qualifying event for the 2024 season. From there the Englishman needed to rebuild his career on the DP World Tour. Initially his exemption options appeared limited, but he played well enough to keep getting starts before...
Watch the best of Rory McIlroy’s practice round at Augusta National as he prepares for this year’s Masters. Read full article at source...
Harry’s first LET event, in Morocco in February, saw her miss the cut. Yet her second start, at the Australian Women’s Classic last month, began with a round of 64 and ended with a sixth-placed finish, with Harry in the final group on Sunday. “I don’t think I’ve ever played in front of such big...
Despite the attention being on McIlroy’s Grand Slam hopes, Lowry says he still feels a lot of pressure and winning the Masters would “be a very special thing to happen”. “If it’s not me, I hope it’s him,” Lowry said on McIlroy. “I’ve spent a lot of time with Rory over the last few years,...