Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy’s latest Masters win shines fresh light on sacrifices made by his parents
Rosie and Gerry McIlroy worked extra jobs to help their son pursue his dream
‘A super superstar’: Rory McIlroy’s hometown abuzz after Masters double
As the Holywood man claims back-to-back Masters titles, his home club is bursting with pride for the champion who never forgot his roots
Masters win completes Rory McIlroy’s evolution from ‘fairweather champ’ to all-time great
Holywood star’s dedication to getting better culminated with sixth Major success
Shane Lowry’s scar tissue is building after consecutive Sunday rounds in the 80s at Augusta
Rory McIlroy said he was checking out for Lowry’s score on the leaderboards at the Masters
Rory McIlroy is the greatest European golfer and he is not finished yet
The Masters champion will be one of the favourites for the US PGA Championship at Aronimink next month
Donald Trump brands Rory McIlroy a ‘legend’ after second Masters triumph
US president praises 36-year-old’s second consecutive victory at Augusta
Rory McIlroy’s second Masters win was spectacular in its non-McIlroyness
The Masters champion kept his head while all around are losing theirs. Who ever thought we’d see the day?
Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy’s historic victory in pictures
When it mattered, McIlroy took his destiny in his own hands
‘Amazed, stunned’: Rory McIlroy’s Holywood home club celebrates Masters champion
Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupts in cheers as McIlroy seals one-shot victory and back-to-back Masters titles
It’s still a cultural taboo in the GAA to declare your ambition
Cork’s Alan Connolly was criticised for saying he was targetting further victories, and that says a lot
Rory McIlroy overcomes demons to retain Masters title after another dramatic final day
A final round of 71 had its ups and downs, but McIlroy held off everyone, including a charge from Scottie Scheffler at Augusta
Masters 2026 day four: Rory McIlroy wins the Masters for a second time - as it happened
Back-to-back green jackets for the Irish golfer, who wins his sixth Major
Masters champion Rory McIlroy: ‘I was a little kid with a dream’
‘Some people probably thought it was outlandish to dream the things I wanted to do, but I had amazing support from back home and I can’t thank them enough’
Nick Faldo ponders the ups and downs of Rory McIlroy and the England football team
Paul McGinley sounds like he could do with a new hat
Masters 2026 day three: Rory McIlroy gives up lead, ends day tied with Cameron Young – as it happened
Shane Lowry makes hole in one at the 6th hole as he moves two behind with impressive 68
Rory McIlroy hits series of speedbumps to surrender advantage at the Masters
Defending champion shoots 73 on low-scoring day to end round tied with Cameron Young, with Shane Lowry only two behind
Rory McIlroy’s magical second round puts him in dominant position to defend Masters title
Shane Lowry impressed in bogey-free round to move into top 5, but McIlroy’s late flourish was imperious
Masters 2026 day two: Rory McIlroy storms into six-shot lead – as it happened
Defending champion shot stunning 66, as Shane Lowry remains in contention
Rory McIlroy feels like he is ‘playing with the house’s money’ as he powers to Masters lead
The defending champion birdied six of his last seven holes, including a stunning chip-in on the 17th at Augusta National
There is a reason why just three players have won back-to-back Masters
Defending champion Rory McIlroy has made an impressive first round, but he will have to put it out of his mind that there’s a target on his back
Masters 2026 Day One: Rory McIlroy tied for the lead at Augusta National – as it happened
Shane Lowry holes 99-yard approach on 13th for eagle as he makes good start
Rory McIlroy gets Masters defence off to perfect start as Shane Lowry also impresses
McIlroy takes share of clubhouse lead with Sam Burns while Lowry enjoys hole-out eagle in his opening round of two-under 70
Rory McIlroy wanted to enjoy the Masters Dinner as well. Well la-di-da, Mr Fancy
Here’s our alternative Masters Dinner, leaning into who we are as a nation
Masters 2026: Tee times, what TV channel is it on, Augusta weather, players to watch
Everything you need to know about Augusta National and the first Major of the year
Masters tee-times list: Start times for Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and the rest of the field
Shane Lowry will be the first of the three Irish golfers in action in Thursday’s opening round
Masters 2026 preview: The monkey off his back, Rory McIlroy turns aggressive for title defence
Shane Lowry aiming for a more patient approach at Augusta National
Masters 2026 Diary: Tournament sounds warning bell for mobile phones
Mobiles prohibited; astonishing driving distances; making the cut; and more
‘I want to enjoy the dinner’: McIlroy on not going ‘more Irish’ for Masters 2026 dinner
The defending Masters champion’s menu featured the likes of elk sliders and bacon-wrapped dates
Can Rory McIlroy win the 2026 Masters? The pros and cons for and against the champion
McIlroy is seeking to become just the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters titles
The Masters 2026: Champion Rory McIlroy eyes back-to-back glory at Augusta
McIlroy reflects on the sacrifices of his parents and his newfound motivation
‘You’re making money off my name’: Author of new book on why Rory McIlroy didn’t participate
Author Alan Shipnuck discusses McIlroy’s Masters victory, polarising role in golf’s civil war and personality behind the superstar
Masters 2026: Augusta’s 12th hole – the psychological test that humbles champions
Over the years, the 12th has tested the best golfers, from Jack Nicklaus to Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy seeks entry into elite club of players who have defended Masters titles
Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have managed the feat
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