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Rory McIlroy made a statement to the field on day one at the PGA

PGA Championship recap: Rory in control in Tulsa

Rory McIlroy leads the field following the first day of the US PGA Championship at Southern Hills.

'These are the kind of pairings I'll get to tell my kid about some day,' says Spieth, who like McIlroy is also close to a career grand slam

Spieth relishing 'exciting' McIlroy and Tiger grouping

Jordan Spieth has vowed to embrace the challenge of playing in front of massive crowds alongside Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods as he bids to win the US PGA Championship and complete the career grand slam.

Golf • 18 May 22

Rory and Tiger is one of the marquee groups for the opening rounds of the PGA

McIlroy to play with Tiger & Spieth at PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy will partner Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth in the first two rounds of the US PGA Championship.

Golf • 17 May 22

Tiger Woods is disappointed that Mickelson is not at the PGA to defend his title

Woods backs up McIlroy comments on Mickelson

Tiger Woods has outlined the extent of his differences with Phil Mickelson over the "polarising" Saudi-backed events.

Golf • 17 May 22

Woods in action at the Masters over the weekend

Woods to appear at JP McManus Pro-Am in July

Tiger Woods is set to appear for the fourth time at the JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor in July.

Golf • 14 Apr 22

Tiger Woods celebrates his fifth Masters win in 2019, the last of his 15 major titles

Scheffler hails Woods influence after maiden major

Scottie Scheffler hailed the influence of Tiger Woods after claiming his first major title in impressive style in the 86th Masters at Augusta National.

Golf • 11 Apr 22

Scottie Scheffler with the green jacket following his three-shot victory at Augusta National

Scheffler stays clear to become Masters champion

Scottie Scheffler emphatically underlined his status as world number one by claiming his first major title in the 86th Masters at Augusta National.

Golf • 10 Apr 22

Tiger Woods waves to the crowd on the 18th green after finishing his round

Tiger targets Open after completing Masters comeback

Tiger Woods confirmed he will contest the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews after receiving an 'unbelievable' reception from spectators following his final round in the 86th Masters.

Golf • 10 Apr 22

Scottie Scheffler and caddie Ted Scott celebrate winning the Masters

Masters recap - Scheffler secures victory at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler took a three-shot lead into the final round and the world number one ended up three clear at the end to secure his maiden major at the Masters.

Golf • 10 Apr 22

Masters round three: Tee times

Shane Lowry will tee off from the penultimate group as he attempts to keep up his Masters charge at Augusta.

Golf • 09 Apr 22

Rory McIlroy looking pretty in pink during his second round

US Masters round two recap - Scheffler leads by five

Shane Lowry ends round two in a tie for second place behind leader Scottie Scheffler, while Seamus Power and Rory McIlroy booked weekend slots at the Masters.

Golf • 09 Apr 22

McIlroy 'encouraged' by Masters start despite 73

Rory McIlroy insisted he was "encouraged" by his first round at the Masters despite shooting a one-over-par 73 that left him six shots behind leader Sungjae Im.

Golf • 08 Apr 22

Tiger Woods returned an opening one-under-par 71 in testing conditions at Augusta National

Bright start for Woods in remarkable Masters return

Tiger Woods produced flashes of brilliance, moments of frustration and signs of rustiness as he enjoyed a remarkable return to action in the 86th Masters.

Golf • 07 Apr 22

'There's so much more to winning around Augusta than a good form line based on the PGA Tour schedule.'

Welcome to the magical, wild, wide-open Masters

Trying to call a winner this year is maybe more difficult than it's been since pre-Tiger times as there is no dominant figure in the world of golf right now. Anything could happen at Augusta National, writes Greg Allen.

Golf • 06 Apr 22

Tiger Woods playing a practice round with Justin Thomas at the famous Augusta course

'As of right now' - Tiger intends to play Masters

Tiger Woods has declared his intentions to tee it up at the Masters on Thursday, saying that "as of right now, I feel like I am going to play".

Golf • 05 Apr 22

Rory McIlroy could become only the sixth man to win all four Majors

McIlroy feeling 'less pressure' in latest Augusta quest

Rory McIlroy's quest to complete a career Grand Slam continues for an eighth consecutive year at the Masters this week and the Northern Irishman said on Tuesday that he actually feels less pressure now than in previous attempts.

Golf • 05 Apr 22

Tiger Woods will be at the Masters, but will he play?

Tiger going to Augusta but is yet to decide on playing

Tiger Woods will make a "game-time decision" on competing at next week's Masters, the five-times champion said as he continues his recovery from the serious leg injuries he suffered in a car crash in February 2021.

Golf • 03 Apr 22

Tiger's '97 masterclass still fresh in McIlroy's memory

It was 25 years ago and he was only seven years old at the time, but Rory McIlroy's recall of Tiger Woods winning the 1997 Masters proves unerringly accurate.

Golf • 31 Mar 22

Woods said last month that he had a 'long way to go' in his recovery

Tiger set to gauge Masters readiness at Augusta

Five-times champion Tiger Woods will play a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club on Tuesday to determine whether he is fit enough to compete at next week's Masters, according to a Sports Illustrated report.

Golf • 29 Mar 22

Tiger Woods could yet return to action next week

Woods still in contention to play in Masters

Tiger Woods remains listed in the field for next week's Masters as speculation mounts about his possible return to action at Augusta National.

Golf • 28 Mar 22

The 46-year-old is now part of golf's most revered club

Woods recalls the sacrifices at Hall of Fame induction

The greatest golfer of his generation became visibly emotional while delivering his acceptance speech for his World Golf Hall of Fame induction.

Golf • 10 Mar 22

Tiger Woods: "My golf activity has been very limited."

Tiger has 'long way to go' in recovery from car crash

Tiger Woods admits he is frustrated at being behind schedule in his recovery from his horrific car crash last year.

Golf • 16 Feb 22

John Daly and his son, John Daly II, celebrate their victory.

Team Woods falls just short as the Dalys win PNC C'ship

Tiger Woods and his 12-year-old son Charlie reeled off 11 straight birdies to card a final round 57 and finish in second place at the PNC Championship on Sunday, two shots behind winners John Daly and his son John Daly Jr.

Golf • 19 Dec 21

Tiger Woods and his son, Charlie Woods, walk off the third green

Team Woods three off lead in Orlando as Tiger returns

Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf alongside his 12-year-old son Charlie at the PNC Championship, finishing three shots off the lead in Orlando.

Golf • 19 Dec 21

Tiger Woods and his son Charlie pose for photos during the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club

Tiger plays down expectations ahead of return

Tiger Woods has played down expectations ahead of his return to competitive golf this weekend.

Golf • 18 Dec 21