Harrington backs McIlroy to dominate Masters future Rory McIlroy has both the game and the mental strength needed to win up to 10 Masters titles, according to former Open champion Padraig Harrington. Golf • 15 hrs
Harrington backs McIlroy to dominate Masters future Rory McIlroy has both the game and the mental strength needed to win up to 10 Masters titles, according to former Open champion Padraig Harrington. Golf • 15 hrs
McIlroy eyes another decade of challenging at very top Rory McIlroy feels the hunger for more success at "the biggest tournaments in the world" will keep him focused on remaining at the top of the game for the next decade. Golf • 14 Apr
McIlroy eyes another decade of challenging at very top Rory McIlroy feels the hunger for more success at "the biggest tournaments in the world" will keep him focused on remaining at the top of the game for the next decade. Golf • 14 Apr
What's next for double Masters champion McIlroy? Rory McIlroy claimed his sixth major with the successful defence of his Masters title, but what's next for him? Here we look at what lies ahead for the world number two. Golf • 13 Apr
What's next for double Masters champion McIlroy? Rory McIlroy claimed his sixth major with the successful defence of his Masters title, but what's next for him? Here we look at what lies ahead for the world number two. Golf • 13 Apr
'All gravy' as Master McIlroy predicts lull-free year Rory McIlroy feels he is better placed to build on his stunning sixth major victory than he was following his breakthrough Masters win in 2025. Golf • 13 Apr
'All gravy' as Master McIlroy predicts lull-free year Rory McIlroy feels he is better placed to build on his stunning sixth major victory than he was following his breakthrough Masters win in 2025. Golf • 13 Apr
Updated Faldo hails McIlroy, Trump sends congratulations Nick Faldo hailed an "incredible" Rory McIlroy after the Irishman matched his achievement of successfully defending his Masters title. Golf • 13 Apr
Updated Faldo hails McIlroy, Trump sends congratulations Nick Faldo hailed an "incredible" Rory McIlroy after the Irishman matched his achievement of successfully defending his Masters title. Golf • 13 Apr
McIlroy delighted to seal win with parents in attendance Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy was delighted to have his parents at Augusta National to witness his triumph after they missed out a year ago. Golf • 13 Apr
McIlroy delighted to seal win with parents in attendance Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy was delighted to have his parents at Augusta National to witness his triumph after they missed out a year ago. Golf • 13 Apr
McIlroy comes good to successfully defend Masters title Rory McIlroy has become just the fourth golfer, and the first since Tiger Woods in 2002, to successfully defend his Masters title with a gritty display at Augusta National. Golf • 13 Apr
McIlroy comes good to successfully defend Masters title Rory McIlroy has become just the fourth golfer, and the first since Tiger Woods in 2002, to successfully defend his Masters title with a gritty display at Augusta National. Golf • 13 Apr
US Masters final round recap: McIlroy defends title Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are among the contenders as we head for a blockbuster final round at Augusta. Golf • 13 Apr
US Masters final round recap: McIlroy defends title Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are among the contenders as we head for a blockbuster final round at Augusta. Golf • 13 Apr
McIlroy refuses to panic, Lowry beginning to dream big Rory McIlroy headed straight to the practice range to iron out his problems after surrendering a six-shot lead to leave the defence of his Masters title in the balance. Golf • 13 Apr
McIlroy refuses to panic, Lowry beginning to dream big Rory McIlroy headed straight to the practice range to iron out his problems after surrendering a six-shot lead to leave the defence of his Masters title in the balance. Golf • 13 Apr
Masters Day 4 tee times: McIlroy and Lowry in last groups Shane Lowry will be out in the penultimate group with Sam Burns while Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young will be the last to tee off. Golf • 12 Apr
Masters Day 4 tee times: McIlroy and Lowry in last groups Shane Lowry will be out in the penultimate group with Sam Burns while Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young will be the last to tee off. Golf • 12 Apr
McIlroy's runaway train halted but Irish duo in the hunt Rory McIlroy endured a Saturday to forget at the US Masters but the current champion remains in a share of the lead with Cameron Young ahead of the final day, while Shane Lowry is firmly in contention for a first green jacket at Augusta. Golf • 12 Apr
McIlroy's runaway train halted but Irish duo in the hunt Rory McIlroy endured a Saturday to forget at the US Masters but the current champion remains in a share of the lead with Cameron Young ahead of the final day, while Shane Lowry is firmly in contention for a first green jacket at Augusta. Golf • 12 Apr
US Masters: Day 3 recap - McIlroy stalls, Lowry fourth Rory McIlroy's six-shot lead was wiped out, but he remains in a share of the lead at Augusta with Shane Lowry's hole in one moving him into contention. Golf • 12 Apr
US Masters: Day 3 recap - McIlroy stalls, Lowry fourth Rory McIlroy's six-shot lead was wiped out, but he remains in a share of the lead at Augusta with Shane Lowry's hole in one moving him into contention. Golf • 12 Apr
US Masters Day 3 tee times: McIlroy & Lowry on the charge Rory McIlroy resumes his Masters charge this evening, heading into his third round at Augusta with a commanding six-shot lead. Golf • 11 Apr
US Masters Day 3 tee times: McIlroy & Lowry on the charge Rory McIlroy resumes his Masters charge this evening, heading into his third round at Augusta with a commanding six-shot lead. Golf • 11 Apr
McIlroy keeps a level head after 'amazing day' at Augusta Defending champion Rory McIlroy plans to keep calm and carry on after an "amazing day" at Augusta earned him a record-breaking 36-hole Masters lead. Golf • 11 Apr
McIlroy keeps a level head after 'amazing day' at Augusta Defending champion Rory McIlroy plans to keep calm and carry on after an "amazing day" at Augusta earned him a record-breaking 36-hole Masters lead. Golf • 11 Apr
US Masters: Day 2 recap Live updates from the second round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta, where Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead after Day 1 Golf • 11 Apr
US Masters: Day 2 recap Live updates from the second round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta, where Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead after Day 1 Golf • 11 Apr
Sensational McIlroy races clear of the field at Augusta Rory McIlroy opened up a commanding six-shot lead at the halfway point after a scintillating back nine in his second round at the Masters in Augusta, while Shane Lowry is tied for fourth going into the weekend. Golf • 11 Apr
Sensational McIlroy races clear of the field at Augusta Rory McIlroy opened up a commanding six-shot lead at the halfway point after a scintillating back nine in his second round at the Masters in Augusta, while Shane Lowry is tied for fourth going into the weekend. Golf • 11 Apr
US Masters tee times: Late starts for McIlroy and Lowry Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have late starts on the second day of the US Masters at Augusta after excellent opening rounds. Golf • 10 Apr
US Masters tee times: Late starts for McIlroy and Lowry Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have late starts on the second day of the US Masters at Augusta after excellent opening rounds. Golf • 10 Apr
McIlroy ties lead after superb start to Masters defence Rory McIlroy made a superb start to the defence of his Masters title as he sits tied for the lead after an opening round 67 at Augusta. Golf • 10 Apr
McIlroy ties lead after superb start to Masters defence Rory McIlroy made a superb start to the defence of his Masters title as he sits tied for the lead after an opening round 67 at Augusta. Golf • 10 Apr
US Masters: Day 1 recap Rory McIlroy bids to defend his Masters crown as the opening day of the tournament gets underway at Augusta. Follow our updates. Golf • 10 Apr
US Masters: Day 1 recap Rory McIlroy bids to defend his Masters crown as the opening day of the tournament gets underway at Augusta. Follow our updates. Golf • 10 Apr
Faldo tells McIlroy to target a second career grand slam Three-time Masters champion Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy has to completely reset for the defence of his title and could now set his sights on winning a second career grand slam. Golf • 09 Apr
Faldo tells McIlroy to target a second career grand slam Three-time Masters champion Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy has to completely reset for the defence of his title and could now set his sights on winning a second career grand slam. Golf • 09 Apr
Form makes McIlroy an unknown quantity in Masters defence RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen previews The Masters as Rory McIlroy returns to the scene of last year's epic triumph at Augusta. Golf • 09 Apr
Form makes McIlroy an unknown quantity in Masters defence RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen previews The Masters as Rory McIlroy returns to the scene of last year's epic triumph at Augusta. Golf • 09 Apr
McIlroy: I've seen everything Augusta can throw at me Rory McIlroy says he feels he weathered everything Augusta could throw at him in his Masters victory last year as he shapes up for the defence of his crown. Golf • 08 Apr
McIlroy: I've seen everything Augusta can throw at me Rory McIlroy says he feels he weathered everything Augusta could throw at him in his Masters victory last year as he shapes up for the defence of his crown. Golf • 08 Apr
Rory: I'd make champs dinner Irish but I want to enjoy it Rory McIlroy admits he took more time thinking about his speech at the Masters champions' dinner than he did planning the menu. Golf • 07 Apr
Rory: I'd make champs dinner Irish but I want to enjoy it Rory McIlroy admits he took more time thinking about his speech at the Masters champions' dinner than he did planning the menu. Golf • 07 Apr
Bryson: I'm trying to beat the you-know-what out of Rory Bryson DeChambeau admits he wants to "beat the living you know what" out of Rory McIlroy every time he plays him. Golf • 08 Apr
Bryson: I'm trying to beat the you-know-what out of Rory Bryson DeChambeau admits he wants to "beat the living you know what" out of Rory McIlroy every time he plays him. Golf • 08 Apr
Coming back as champ 'completely different' for McIlroy Defending champion Rory McIlroy admits his feelings about the Masters have changed from relishing the start of the tournament to not wanting it to begin at all so he can eke out the very last remnants of his year with the green jacket. Golf • 07 Apr
Coming back as champ 'completely different' for McIlroy Defending champion Rory McIlroy admits his feelings about the Masters have changed from relishing the start of the tournament to not wanting it to begin at all so he can eke out the very last remnants of his year with the green jacket. Golf • 07 Apr
