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Rory warned not to expect 'miracles' at Augusta

Rory McIlroy has been warned not to expect any miracles as he attempts to win the Masters and become a "legend" of the game.

Golf • 06 Apr 21

Rory McIlroy reacts to his putt on the 13th green during the final round last year's Masters

Another Masters conundrum for McIlroy to wrestle with

Like Augusta National's famous azaleas it is a storyline that pops up every April at the Masters: will Rory McIlroy finally win a green jacket and complete the career slam?

Golf • 05 Apr 21

Koepka last played at the end of February

Koepka hopes to hit top form at Augusta after surgery

Four-times major champion Brooks Koepka believes he can win the Masters despite undergoing surgery on his right knee less than three weeks ago.

Golf • 05 Apr 21

Rory McIlroy has not had a win since 2019

McIlroy must stop trying to match DeChambeau - Harmon

Respected coach Butch Harmon believes Rory McIlroy was wrong to chase the monstrous length being achieved by Bryson DeChambeau and has told the Down man to stop over-analysing his game.

Golf • 04 Apr 21

Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from the Texas Open

Johnson apologises after late Texas Open withdrawal

Masters champion Dustin Johnson has apologised for withdrawing from this week's Valero Texas Open, just days after making a late entry into the event.

Golf • 30 Mar 21

Dustin Johnson wearing the Green Jacket after the November Masters

Johnson keen to fine tune ahead of Masters defence

Masters champion Dustin Johnson feels his game is in "pretty good" shape as he prepares to head back to Augusta National just five months after his record-breaking victory.

Golf • 16 Mar 21

Tiger Woods memorably won the event in 2019

Woods hopes to be in the field at Masters in April

Tiger Woods "hopes" to play in the Masters at Augusta National in April after undergoing back surgery for a fifth time.

Golf • 21 Feb 21

DeChambeau had considered using a 48-inch driver in November's Masters but decided he was not "100% ready"

Golf rule-makers finally tackle sport's distance issue

Bryson DeChambeau could be prevented from using a 48-inch driver in April's Masters in the latest step in golf's long-running distance debate.

Golf • 02 Feb 21

The club is confident that it can welcome back a small number of fans for the 2021 event - though no exact number is specified

Augusta to allow limited number of fans at 2021 Masters

Augusta National have announced they intend to allow a limited number of spectators to attend the 2021 Masters in April.

Golf • 12 Jan 21

Dustin Johnson walks with fiancée Paulina Gretzky after winning the Masters

Johnson hopes Masters is springboard to more majors

Dustin Johnson admits his planned retirement is already on his mind, but the new Masters champion wants much more major glory before it arrives.

Golf • 16 Nov 20

Dustin Johnson set a new record on his way to victory

Masters champion Johnson coming to terms with triumph

Dustin Johnson felt he was still dreaming after being presented with his green jacket for winning the Masters by defending champion Tiger Woods.

Golf • 15 Nov 20

Dustin Johnson poses with the Masters Trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony

Dustin Johnson sets record as he seals Masters triumph

World number one Dustin Johnson won the Masters at Augusta National in emphatic fashion to secure his second career major title.

Golf • 16 Nov 20

US Masters: Day 4 recap

Dustin Johnson took a four-stroke lead into the final day's play at Augusta National - he was on 16 under par, with Rory McIlroy on 8 under, and Shane Lowry on 5 under par.

Golf • 15 Nov 20

Dustin Johnson walks off the 18th green at Augusta after his third round.

DJ counting on 'nice number' to close out Masterful job

World number one Dustin Johnson will take a commanding lead into the final round of the Masters after producing a record-equalling performance at Augusta National.

Golf • 14 Nov 20

Rory McIlroy attacks the par-five eighth hole in two during his third round.

Revived Rory ready to make a Sunday charge at Augusta

Rory McIlroy was left to rue another slow start to a major after climbing the leaderboard on day three of the 84th Masters - but the Holywood star reckons it's "about time" he made a Sunday run at Augusta National.

Golf • 15 Nov 20

Shane Lowry has made the cut at the Masters

Lowry makes it to Masters finale, McDowell misses cut

Shane Lowry will play in the final two rounds of the Masters but Graeme McDowell has missed the cut by one shot.

Golf • 14 Nov 20

Bryson DeChambeau is changing the game when it comes to distance hitting

Masters organisers weigh in on golf's distance debate

Tournament organisers will not lengthen the 13th hole at Augusta National before next year's Masters, but club chairman Fred Ridley hopes a "call to action" is imminent in the long-running distance debate.

Golf • 11 Nov 20

In his four previous appearances at the Masters, Shane Lowry has made the cut on just one occasion

Lowry: Only Masters green jacket could match Open high

It hasn't always been plain sailing for Shane Lowry at Augusta National, but it remains his favourite golf course. This week, he is looking to give a better account of himself at the iconic course.

Golf • 10 Nov 20

Garcia to miss the Masters after positive Covid-19 test

Sergio Garcia has withdrawn from this weekend's Masters after testing positive for Covid-19.

Golf • 09 Nov 20

Bryson DeChambeau is the favourite to win this weekend's Masters

Not easy to 'Bryson-proof' Augusta, warns Justin Rose

Justin Rose believes any attempts to "Bryson-proof" Augusta National would prove futile as the US Open champion looks to claim back-to-back major titles in the 84th Masters.

Golf • 09 Nov 20

'It's going to feel very, very deserted, very open'

Willett expects 'strange' Masters at 'deserted' Augusta

Former champion Danny Willett expects this year's Masters will feel "very deserted" due to the absence of spectators at Augusta National.

Golf • 08 Nov 20

Rory McIlroy can go "under the radar" at Augusta according to Andy North and Curtis Strange

North and Strange tip McIlroy for the Masters

Rory McIlroy can travel to Augusta National "under the radar" and win the Masters to complete the career grand slam.

Golf • 05 Nov 20

The par-three tournament at this year's Masters has been sacrificed

Masters par-three tournament falls by the wayside

This year's Masters par-three tournament has been cancelled, tournament organisers have announced.

Golf • 27 Oct 20

The Masters is the only major which still eludes Rory McIlroy - will the dramatically differing circumstances help him this year?

Novel Masters date may aid McIlroy's green jacket quest

For the best player in the world, the "right time" to play Augusta National may well be this November, writes Eric Haughan

Golf • 06 Apr 20

Tiger Woods is looking for four more majors at least

Woods targets Nicklaus majors record

Tiger Woods said Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major championships is in his sights following his triumph at the Masters as he enjoys a career "extension" after a prolonged period of injury woes.

Golf • 26 Apr 19