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Tiger Woods (L) with JP McManus at the Invitational Pro Am back in 2000

'Knowing Tiger, it had to happen' - JP McManus

JP McManus toasted a "special" day in sport as the dust settled on his great friend Tiger Woods' fairytale win at the Masters, and said the 15-time Major winner has an aura around him that opponents simply cannot live with.

Golf • 15 Apr 19

Woods 'never wanted to talk about end' during injury

Former PGA Tour player Notah Begay has revealed how Tiger Woods refused to contemplate retiring, even while a debilitating back injury left him unable to sit up straight.

Golf • 15 Apr 19

Tiger Woods with family after walking off the 18th green

'To have my kids there, it's come full circle'

Tiger Woods gave the sporting world a moment to remember with his thrilling Masters victory and hopes his children will never forget witnessing his redemptive triumph first hand.

Golf • 15 Apr 19

'I felt for a long time he was going to win again,' Nicklaus told The Golf Channel

'Woods got me shaking in my boots' - Nicklaus

Eighteen-time major winner Jack Nicklaus said Tiger Woods had him "shaking in his boots" after a remarkable fifth Masters title saw him resume his pursuit of the all-time majors record.

Golf • 15 Apr 19

'Last year I was just lucky to be playing again, the previous dinner I was really struggling'

Woods - It's overwhelming because of what's transpired

Two years after believing his career was over, Tiger Woods today reflected on how it felt to be a major champion again.

Golf • 15 Apr 19

"My game is still there", Rory McIlroy insisted after a frustrating week at Augusta

McIlroy may shake things up for next Masters

Rory McIlroy will consider changing his preparations for his next attempt to complete the career grand slam by winning the Masters.

Golf • 14 Apr 19

Tiger Woods held on to win the US Masters by one stroke, fourteen years after his last

Tiger Woods claims first major since 2008 at US Masters

Tiger Woods won his 15th career major and first since 2008 after a thrilling final round at the US Masters in Augusta.

Golf • 15 Apr 19

Tiger Woods wins US Masters - Day 4 recap

Follow all the action from the final round of a closely contested US Masters.

Golf • 14 Apr 19

Woods: 'We've got to get up early and get after it'

Tiger Woods believes recent form will count for more than his lengthy wait for a fifth Masters title as he tries to chase down Open champion Francesco Molinari.

Golf • 14 Apr 19

Tiger Woods is only two shots off the lead heading into Sunday

Woods blasts into contention but Molinari sets pace

2018 British Open champion Francesco Molinari is the man to catch heading into the final round of the Masters at Augusta National - but Tiger Woods is prominent among those in pursuit.

Golf • 13 Apr 19

The leading group will tee off at 9.20am local time (2.20pm Irish time) on Sunday due to thunderstorm fears

Masters Sunday tee times brought forward over weather

Tee times have been brought forward for the final round at the Masters on Sunday in an effort to beat expected bad weather at Augusta National.

Golf • 13 Apr 19

Rory McIlroy carded a third round in the 70s on a frustrating day at Augusta

McIlroy hopes fizzle out - 'I made too many mistakes'

Rory McIlroy's membership of golf's most exclusive club will remain on hold after an erratic third round of the 83rd Masters.

Golf • 13 Apr 19

US Masters - Day 3 recap

Francesco Molinari will take a two shot lead into the final round of the US Masters. The Open Champion was bogey-free for the second day in a row and his six under-par 66 left him two shots clear of Tiger Woods and Tony Finau.Those three will make up the final group teeing off at 2.30 Irish time.

Golf • 13 Apr 19

Rory McIlroy on the 13th hole at Augusta

McIlroy hoping for Masters miracle after making cut

Rory McIlroy is hoping for some help from the weather after leaving himself with an uphill battle to win the Masters and complete the career grand slam.

Golf • 13 Apr 19

Tiger Woods punches the air after his birdie on the 15th hole

Five-way tie on top as confident Woods lurks ominously

Tiger Woods was chasing a third birdie in four holes and had slammed a beautiful tee shot to 5ft on the 12th when the sirens blared to signal a suspension in play at the second round of the US Masters at Augusta National.

Golf • 13 Apr 19

US Masters - Day 2 recap

It's a late start for the likes of Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Tiger Woods on day two of the Masters.

Golf • 12 Apr 19

Rory McIlroy had consecutive bogeys to finish his round

Rory struggles as Koepka, DeChambeau set Masters pace

Rory McIlroy is seven shots off the Masters lead jointly held by Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka after a one-over par opening round of 73.

Golf • 12 Apr 19

US Masters - Day 1 live recap

All the action from the opening round of the US Masters at Augusta National as it happened.

Golf • 11 Apr 19

McIlroy has been seeking 'balance and perspective'

Greg Allen: 'Destino' awaits McIlroy at Masters

Greg Allen previews the Masters and asks if Rory McIlroy believes this is finally his year.

Golf • 11 Apr 19

Rahm backing McIlroy for Masters glory

The County Down golfer's European Ryder Cup team-mate thinks Rory has the game to master Augusta this weekend.

Golf • 11 Apr 19

Rory McIlroy is Jack Nicklaus' tip for this year's Masters

McIlroy is the man to stop at Augusta, says Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus believes Rory McIlroy is the man to beat in the 83rd Masters as he seeks to complete the career grand slam with a victory at Augusta National.

Golf • 10 Apr 19

The action gets underway tomorrow in Georgia

The A to Z of the Masters

Irish hopes are pinned on Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry ahead of the start of the US Masters tomorrow. As anticipation continues to grow, we've your A to Z of all things Augusta!

Golf • 10 Apr 19

Patrick Reed won the Masters at Augusta in 2018

Players comfortable in Augusta's cloak of secrecy

Augusta National opens its hallowed grounds to the public for the Masters each year but anyone trying to learn about the finer details of the exclusive club can expect to be met with a CIA-level of secrecy.

Golf • 10 Apr 19

Rory McIlroy is going for a career grand slam at Augusta

McIlroy aiming to 'freewheel' his way to Augusta glory

The Masters is the only major which has so far evaded Rory McIlroy, but the county Down man says a mixture of patience and risk-taking can change that on Sunday.

Golf • 10 Apr 19

'Remarkably, not a single player from world's top ten owns a green jacket'

Greg Allen: Fowler the main threat to in-form McIlroy

Rory McIlory will have learned serious lessons from 2011 and 2018 around Augusta National, but his biggest challenger is likely to be from his playing group partner over the first two days, Rickie Fowler

Golf • 10 Apr 19

2019 US Masters

'Knowing Tiger, it had to happen' - JP McManus

Woods 'never wanted to talk about end' during injury

'To have my kids there, it's come full circle'

'Woods got me shaking in my boots' - Nicklaus

Woods - It's overwhelming because of what's transpired

McIlroy may shake things up for next Masters

Tiger Woods claims first major since 2008 at US Masters

Tiger Woods wins US Masters - Day 4 recap

Woods: 'We've got to get up early and get after it'

Woods blasts into contention but Molinari sets pace

Masters Sunday tee times brought forward over weather

McIlroy hopes fizzle out - 'I made too many mistakes'

US Masters - Day 3 recap

McIlroy hoping for Masters miracle after making cut

Five-way tie on top as confident Woods lurks ominously

US Masters - Day 2 recap

Rory struggles as Koepka, DeChambeau set Masters pace

US Masters - Day 1 live recap

Greg Allen: 'Destino' awaits McIlroy at Masters

Rahm backing McIlroy for Masters glory

McIlroy is the man to stop at Augusta, says Nicklaus

The A to Z of the Masters

Players comfortable in Augusta's cloak of secrecy

McIlroy aiming to 'freewheel' his way to Augusta glory

Greg Allen: Fowler the main threat to in-form McIlroy