Rory McIlroy

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Rory McIlroy’s home club celebrates back-to-back Masters champion

Rory McIlroy’s home club celebrates back-to-back Masters champion

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

McIlroy’s hometown Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted in cheers as he tapped in to seal a one-shot victory.
Rory McIlroy defends Masters title with another historic victory at Augusta

Rory McIlroy defends Masters title with another historic victory at Augusta

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman joined Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in an elite club of players to defend the crown.
Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy locked in another last-day tussle for Masters glory

Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy locked in another last-day tussle for Masters glory

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

The Englishman found four birdies in five holes to the turn lifted him to 12 under.
Rory McIlroy loses share of the lead in the early stages of final Masters round

Rory McIlroy loses share of the lead in the early stages of final Masters round

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Cameron Young is the outright leader after moving to 12 under.
Justin Rose still hoping to achieve ‘ultimate goal’ of career grand slam

Justin Rose still hoping to achieve ‘ultimate goal’ of career grand slam

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

The 45-year-old Englishman’s solitary major came in the 2013 US Open in Merion.
Rory McIlroy looks for answers on the range as Masters lead vanishes

Rory McIlroy looks for answers on the range as Masters lead vanishes

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

The defending champion surrendered a six-shot lead as troubles off the tee cost him dearly in the third round.
Rory McIlroy’s third round splutters into life after vow to keep his foot on gas

Rory McIlroy’s third round splutters into life after vow to keep his foot on gas

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

He bogeyed the first after going over the back of the green and saw his six-shot lead cut.
Rory McIlroy reveals how preparation helped give him control at Augusta

Rory McIlroy reveals how preparation helped give him control at Augusta

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman made a strong start to his defence of his Masters title.
Saturday sport: McIlroy with six-shot lead at Augusta, Arsenal lose to Bournemouth

Saturday sport: McIlroy with six-shot lead at Augusta, Arsenal lose to Bournemouth

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

The defending champion shot a 65 to add to his opening round 67, moving to 12-under-par for the tournament.
Rory McIlroy plans to keep his focus after surging clear at Masters

Rory McIlroy plans to keep his focus after surging clear at Masters

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Six birdies in his last seven holes saw the Irishman post a 65 and a 12-under-par total to lead the Masters by six.
Rory McIlroy moves clear to strengthen grip on defence of Masters title

Rory McIlroy moves clear to strengthen grip on defence of Masters title

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

McIlroy’s Ryder Cup team-mates Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose are also in contention.
Tyrrell Hatton’s transformation plays him into contention at the Masters

Tyrrell Hatton’s transformation plays him into contention at the Masters

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Englishman Hatton admitted he was “headless” on the first day at Augusta.
Tyrrell Hatton makes charge on second day of Masters

Tyrrell Hatton makes charge on second day of Masters

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Wyndham Clark was four under par after an impressive second-round 68
Wyndham Clark makes early move on second day of Masters

Wyndham Clark makes early move on second day of Masters

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

The former US Open champion began with three birdies in his first four holes to close to within two of overnight leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns.
Rory McIlroy claims share of lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters victories

Rory McIlroy claims share of lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters victories

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket.
Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly

Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket.
Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy

Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman was level par through seven holes, only two shots off the lead.
Patrick Reed off to a flyer as Rory McIlroy begins Masters defence

Patrick Reed off to a flyer as Rory McIlroy begins Masters defence

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Reed was three under through two holes after a birdie-eagle start.
Nick Faldo tells Rory McIlroy to target a second career grand slam

Nick Faldo tells Rory McIlroy to target a second career grand slam

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Faldo is one of only three, alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to successfully defend a Masters title.
Rory McIlroy: I’ve thought about champions’ dinner speech more than the menu

Rory McIlroy: I’ve thought about champions’ dinner speech more than the menu

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The defending Masters champion’s menu features the likes of elk sliders.
Rory McIlroy says career grand slam has not dimmed desire for further glory

Rory McIlroy says career grand slam has not dimmed desire for further glory

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman said ahead of his Masters defence: ‘There’s still a lot that I want to do’.
Rory McIlroy wants to eke out last remnants of his year with green jacket

Rory McIlroy wants to eke out last remnants of his year with green jacket

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman completed the career grand slam with an emotional play-off victory over Justin Rose 12 months ago.
Here’s what’s on the menu at Rory McIlroy’s Masters Club Dinner

Here’s what’s on the menu at Rory McIlroy’s Masters Club Dinner

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Do any of these courses pique your interest?
Elk sliders among Rory McIlroy’s Masters menu picks

Elk sliders among Rory McIlroy’s Masters menu picks

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

A dish inspired by his mother will also feature at the champion’s dinner on Tuesday, April 7th.
Rory McIlroy has 'freeing feeling' going into his Masters defence

Rory McIlroy has 'freeing feeling' going into his Masters defence

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

McIlroy ended an 11-year wait to become one of only six players to complete the career Grand Slam last April.
Rory McIlroy reassessing Masters preparation after Players Championship struggle

Rory McIlroy reassessing Masters preparation after Players Championship struggle

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Defending champion McIlroy finished 46th at Sawgrass.
Rory McIlroy’s Players Championship struggles continue in third round

Rory McIlroy’s Players Championship struggles continue in third round

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

The defending champion ended the third round still on one over par.
Rory McIlroy makes the cut as Ludvig Aberg sets pace at Players Championship

Rory McIlroy makes the cut as Ludvig Aberg sets pace at Players Championship

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Defending champion McIlroy beat the halfway cut with a stroke to spare – 13 shots behind Aberg, who carded a second round 63.
Rory McIlroy ‘feels good’ as closing birdie raises hope of making cut in Florida

Rory McIlroy ‘feels good’ as closing birdie raises hope of making cut in Florida

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

McIlroy is one over par after two rounds at the Players Championship.
Rory McIlroy struggles with back problems to two over at Players Championship

Rory McIlroy struggles with back problems to two over at Players Championship

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Masters champion McIlroy had withdrawn from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday before his third round
Rory McIlroy still hampered by back problem ahead of Players Championship

Rory McIlroy still hampered by back problem ahead of Players Championship

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

The Northern Irishman pulled out of the Arnold Palmer Invitational after experiencing back spasms.
Rory McIlroy withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational due to back spasms

Rory McIlroy withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational due to back spasms

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

The Northern Irishman was four under for a share of ninth place heading into Saturday’s play.
Rory McIlroy rues weekend of missed chances as Los Angeles crown just eludes him

Rory McIlroy rues weekend of missed chances as Los Angeles crown just eludes him

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Jacob Bridgeman clung on to secure his first PGA Tour title.
Rory McIlroy set for Augusta trip after this week’s Genesis Invitational

Rory McIlroy set for Augusta trip after this week’s Genesis Invitational

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

The Northern Irishman has a round scheduled with his father, Gerry, and Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley.
Justin Rose reveals reasons why rejecting LIV switch has led to recent revival

Justin Rose reveals reasons why rejecting LIV switch has led to recent revival

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Rose claimed the 13th PGA Tour title of his career on Sunday by winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
Donald Trump 'really wants' to attend 2026 Irish Open, son Eric says

Donald Trump 'really wants' to attend 2026 Irish Open, son Eric says

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

US president Donald Trump "really wants" to attend the 2026 Irish Open at his golf club in Doonbeg, Co Clare, according to his son Eric
Donald Trump 'really wants' to attend 2026 Irish Open, son Eric says

Donald Trump 'really wants' to attend 2026 Irish Open, son Eric says

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

US president Donald Trump "really wants" to attend the 2026 Irish Open at his golf club in Doonbeg, Co Clare, according to his son Eric
Patrick Reed moves four shots clear of field at Dubai Desert Classic

Patrick Reed moves four shots clear of field at Dubai Desert Classic

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

The American carded seven birdies and two bogeys in his 67 to reach 14 under par for the tournament at Emirates Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy urges Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to pay their DP World Tour fines

Rory McIlroy urges Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to pay their DP World Tour fines

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

The duo were sanctioned for playing in LIV Golf events while still DP World Tour members, though they appealed and the cases have yet to be resolved.
Rory McIlroy keeps himself in contention on penultimate day in Dubai

Rory McIlroy keeps himself in contention on penultimate day in Dubai

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Spaniard Nacho Elvira is two shots clear of the field.
Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira lead in Dubai but Rory McIlroy challenge falters

Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira lead in Dubai but Rory McIlroy challenge falters

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

The leading pair both carded the lowest rounds of the day at a windy Dubai Creek Resort.
Rory McIlroy: Brooks Koepka PGA Tour return indicative of LIV Golf decline

Rory McIlroy: Brooks Koepka PGA Tour return indicative of LIV Golf decline

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Koepka’s return has been widely welcomed by many of the top professionals.
Rory McIlroy satisfied with first competitive round of 2026 using new equipment

Rory McIlroy satisfied with first competitive round of 2026 using new equipment

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

McIlroy appeared to get to grips with the new set-up immediately as he reached the turn in 31.

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