From his amateur triumphs, like winning the Irish Amateur Close Championship at 15 and earning a silver medal at the 2007 Open as a teenager – to his first professional victory in 2009, Rory welcomed me and BBC Northern Ireland into his world. He often told me how much it meant to share his journey...
When 25-year-old McIlroy claimed the fourth major of his career – at the 2014 US PGA Championship – it felt inevitable he would quickly complete the collection at the Masters. Back-to-back majors at the Open Championship and US PGA – having previously won the 2011 US Open and 2012 PGA – signalled his dominance. A...
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...
Rory McIlroy tells his daughter Poppy to “chase your dreams” in an emotional speech after winning the Masters to complete his craeer Grand Slam at the Augusta National. READ MORE: McIlroy beats Rose in Masters play-off to seal career Grand Slam Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
2011 Masters Augusta National is where it all began for a then precocious 21-year-old who swaggered into a four-shot lead before the final round of the Masters, with the Green Jacket already getting measured up. Then disaster struck with tee shots hooking into trees and short putts being missed as McIlroy went round in 80...
The story of a dramatic final day that sees Rory McIlory complete his career Grand Slam with a play-off victory over Justin Rose at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. READ MORE: McIlroy beats Rose in Masters play-off to seal career Grand Slam Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
McIlroy and heartbreak at the Masters seem to go hand-in-hand ever since his infamous collapse at Augusta 14 years ago. However, he almost pulled a reverse 2011 when it wasn’t his final round that fell away, but his first as he went from being in contention to ending the day seven shots behind leader Justin...
McIlroy has not held the 54-hole lead at any major since the US PGA Championship in 2014 – a tournament he went on to win. In fact, he has closed out at every major he has led going into the final round, apart from at Augusta National, when a meltdown on the second nine cost...
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...
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:...
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...
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...