Following the Zurich Classic two-man event in New Orleans, McIlroy will only have a three-week wait before the season’s second major, the US PGA Championship, which will take place at a Quail Hollow venue where he has already triumphed on four occasions. And after ending his 11-year major drought amid an extraordinary finale in Georgia,...
Hurt. Pride. Optimisim. Justin Rose’s three takeaways from last week’s stunning Masters performance, where he was beaten by Grand Slam-winning Rory McIlory in a play-off, are ones that he feels will propel him to greater heights in the game. Hurt because he’s a professional and nobody likes losing. Pride in the way he finished the...
Tiger Woods was among the first players to post congratulations to his friend. “Welcome to the club @McIlroyRory. Completing the Grand Slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you,” the 15-time major champion, who completed...
World number two and Masters leader Rory McIlroy tells BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson he is in an “awesome position” as he chases a career Grand Slam at Augusta National. The world number two from Northern Ireland holds a two shot lead over American Bryson DeChambeau going into Sunday’s final round. Read full article at...
Rory McIlroy moved closer to finally winning the Masters with a commanding third-round performance which leaves him two shots clear going into Sunday’s finale. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland carded a six-under 66 – featuring two eagles – to head a superstar-stacked leaderboard with a score of 12 under after 54 holes. However, the complexion...
Whatever Augusta founder Bobby Jones uttered about the importance of golfing mentality – there are a few variants of his profound psychology – the 13-time major champion probably didn’t expect it to be referenced a century later. But Jones’ principle of the most crucial hole for a golfer being the space between the ears remains...
Watch as Rory McIlroy makes superb eagle at the par-five 13th hole in his second round at the Masters at Augusta. Read full article at source...
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...
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...
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...
Colombia’s Nicolas Echavarria and American JJ Spaun – beaten by McIlroy in the Players Championship play-off last month – finished top of the leaderboard on five under par. But Spaun suffered more misery in a play-off as the 30-year-old Echavarria took the honours. It’s a position that would appear to be cursed given no player...
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...