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Justin Rose posted a superb 66 in his final round, but it wasn't enough to get his hands on the Green Jacket

Conflicted Rose 'tormented' by Masters near-miss

Justin Rose admits he feels "tormented" by a feeling of what might have been after losing a second Masters play-off, despite his outstanding final round.

Golf • 16 Apr

'The notion of a golfer completing the grand slam in a year is not as far-fetched a proposition as it might seem'

Rory 2.0 has a new target - the calendar grand slam

With his game looking as good as it has for over a decade, there's no question that the calendar grand slam is a goal for the US Masters champion.

Golf • 15 Apr

Rory McIlroy will have three more opportunities to win major titles this year

McIlroy tipped to achieve more major wins by coach

Rory McIlroy waited more than a decade to win his fifth major but putting coach Brad Faxon said his triumph at the Masters will give the Northern Irishman a platform to kick on and win five more.

Golf • 15 Apr

Paul McGinley's post-round comments placed Rory McIlroy's popularity in the spotlight

Champion's heady brew should be everyone's cup of tea

When Paul McGinley spoke of Rory McIlroy "dividing opinion" many would have been left confused, but the Holywood golfer has always had to work hard for his popularity in Ireland.

Golf • 14 Apr

Bryson DeChambeau (L) and Rory McIlroy were paired together in the final round

Harrington left stunned by 'bizarre' DeChambeau show

Three-time major champion Pádraig Harrington has said that Bryson DeChambeau's "ego" played a big part in a "bizarre" final round that torpedoed his US Masters hopes as he finished in a tie for fifth, four shots behind eventual champion Rory McIlroy.

Golf • 14 Apr

Masters champion Rory McIlroy, with a monkey free back

I've got the monkey off my back - Rory's grand slam joy

Rory McIlroy told RTÉ Sport that his dramatic play-off victory at The US Masters felt just like winning his first major again, as he completed golf's grand slam to relieve more than a decade of pressure.

Golf • 14 Apr

Rory McIlroy prowls the greens at the Masters

Golf world hails McIlroy's Masters triumph

Tiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf's most exclusive club after his dramatic victory in the 89th Masters.

Golf • 14 Apr

Disappointed Rose happy to witness McIlroy's grand slam

Justin Rose tried his best to spoil Rory McIlroy's bid for golf immortality at the Masters on Sunday and while he was disappointed not to win the green jacket he said he could not help but be happy for his friend and the sport itself.

Golf • 14 Apr

Rory McIlroy poses with daughter Poppy and wife Erica Stoll

McIlroy 'can't wait to celebrate' at home with parents

An emotional Rory McIlroy fought back tears as he reflected on finally winning the Masters to complete the career grand slam.

Golf • 14 Apr

Joy at last on a US Masters Sunday for Rory McIlroy

McIlroy exorcises 2011 ghosts in true McIlroy fashion

By the time Rory McIlroy rolled in that birdie putt on the first play-off hole to beat the irrepressible Justin Rose, we had all been through the wringer. Finally, the ghosts of 2011 had been exorcised.

Golf • 14 Apr

The Masters Day 4 recap: McIlroy clinches grand slam

Rory McIlroy finally clinches the career grand slam on a dramatic final day at Augusta National.

Golf • 14 Apr

Shane Lowry wants the focus to remain on his own performance, rather than that of fellow contenders

Lowry: I'm not going to talk about Rory for 10 minutes

Shane Lowry is still retaining hope of contending for victory in today's final round of the Masters and appeared to be irked that he was being directed media questions regarding Rory McIlroy's prospects, rather than about his own chances.

Golf • 13 Apr

An ecstatic Rory McIlroy celebrates a famous victory

McIlroy wins Masters and achieves sporting immortality

Rory McIlroy ended his major drought in barely believable fashion by beating Justin Rose in a play-off to win the 89th Masters and complete the career grand slam.

Golf • 14 Apr

A Masters win and career grand slam have moved tantalisingly into sight for McIlroy if he can overcome the challenges posed by the chasing pack in the final round

McIlroy avoiding 'rematch' narrative for Masters climax

Rory McIlroy will try to avoid turning the final round of the Masters into a "rematch" with Bryson DeChambeau as he bids to complete the career grand slam.

Golf • 14 Apr

McIlroy plays his second to the par-five 13th

McIlroy seizes control at Augusta as Grand Slam beckons

Rory McIlroy fired his second straight round of 66 to brilliantly seize control of the Masters, leaving him one round of golf away from completing the career Grand Slam.

Golf • 13 Apr

The Masters Day 3 recap: McIlroy v Bryson for the title

It's Day 3 of the Masters from Augusta National - and there's a pair of Irishmen bang in the mix. Follow every drive, chip and putt right here with our Live Updates...

Golf • 12 Apr

Rory McIlroy's second round was flawless at the Masters

McIlroy bounces back with stunning 66 at the Masters

Rory McIlroy put his late lapse on the opening day firmly behind him with a stunning round of 66 on day two of the Masters at Augusta National.

Golf • 12 Apr

The Masters: Day 2 recap

Round 2 at Augusta saw Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy get themselves right into the thick of the action. Follow updates throughout.

Golf • 11 Apr

Shane Lowry follows playing partners Bryson DeChambeau and Hideki Matsuyama across the Hogan Bridge

Lowry's patient approach paying off at Masters

Flying nicely under the radar after the opening day at the Masters, Shane Lowry believes patience is key to remaining in contention throughout the remaining three days at Augusta National.

Golf • 11 Apr

The Masters: Day 1 recap

The opening major of the year is up and running at Augusta National, and Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are primed to get their Masters challenge underway. Follow updates throughout.

Golf • 10 Apr

Nicolas Echavarria of Colombia lifts the Par 3 Contest trophy

Colombia's Echavarria wins light-hearted Masters Par-3

Nicolas Echavarria got his Masters week off to a promising start as he won the Masters Par-3 Contest in a playoff, while Rory McIlroy kicked back with his family alongside him ahead of the first major championship of the year.

Golf • 10 Apr

Greg Allen: 'If there's an 'outside-the-top-10' prediction right now which looks ready to make history, there aren't many better than the World No 13 Shane Lowry'

McIlroy poised, but Scheffler looms large at Augusta

As the eyes of the golfing world focus in on Augusta National this week, the pre-tournament chatter has centred on two pre-Masters narratives.

Golf • 10 Apr

Masters planning no LIV exemption - Fred Ridley

The Masters has no plans to create an exemption for LIV Golf players, according to tournament chairman Fred Ridley

Golf • 09 Apr

Shane Lowry will be at Augusta for the 10th time in his long career

Lowry may be 'feeling old' but he's mostly feeling good

Shane Lowry speaks in depth to RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen as the Offaly man looks to carry strong recent form into his 10th bid to find success at The Masters in Augusta.

Golf • 09 Apr

Rory McIlroy playing a practice round with US amateur Noah Kent at Augusta National

'Tight yet loose' - McIlroy Masters mantra in Augusta

Rory McIlroy is planning to stay mentally tight yet physically loose as he takes another tilt at landing the Masters title in Augusta.

Golf • 09 Apr