Masters 2026 day three live updates: Can Rory McIlroy stay on top of the leaderboard on moving day?
Shane Lowry is in the chasing pack, playing alongside Tommy Fleetwood
Rory McIlroy
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
Rory McIlroy: ‘Harry Diamond provides me a level of comfort on the golf course that no one else could’
Masters champion looks to new goals such as winning more Majors than Nick Faldo and winning the Open at St Andrews
Can the Masters heal Irish sport’s wounds post-Prague? If not, there’s always hockey
As a nation, we like to move on quickly from disappointment. It’s for the best
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Niall Horan among investors in Whoop’s $575m funding round
Footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk, and basketball player LeBron James also among investors in Boston-based health wearables company
Rory McIlroy documentary recounts an extraordinary story
Contributions from McIlroy’s parents add a layer of authenticity that elevates the project
Denis Walsh: Does Tiger Woods really have another Masters left in him?
Augusta is a demanding tournament, not a celebrity walk around – just ask Jack Nicklaus
Rory McIlroy focused on defending Masters title while still enjoying the champion perks
Reigning Masters champion ‘really pleased’ with recovery following back issue
Rory McIlroy’s Masters menu includes tribute to his mother Rosie’s cooking
Dates stuffed with goats cheese will be on the appetisers with Wagyu filet mignon and fillet of seared salmon for the mains
Rory McIlroy sees a ‘small win’ in Sawgrass as preparations for his Masters defence ramp up
Cameron Young took the Players Championship title with a brilliant final round
Rory McIlroy well off the pace at the Players Championship as Aberg leads
Swede leads by three strokes going into the final round
‘It would have sucked to be going home this afternoon’: Rory McIlroy makes Players cut
Shane Lowry’s weekend cut short by second-round 73
Shane Lowry makes final hole eight at Players Championship as recent water woes continue
Rory McIlroy struggles with rustiness in first round after back injury
Rory McIlroy stays patient as he eases back into action at The Players
Defending champion was clearly not swinging at 100 per cent force during his first round at Sawgrass
Rory McIlroy says ‘indications in right direction’ to defend Players Championship despite injury
McIlroy’s delayed arrival to Sawgrass came after spending time receiving intensive treatment on a lower back injury
Rory McIlroy says back injury is ‘more stubborn’ than he thought as he tries to get fit for Players
Séamus Power added to the field for Players Championship
Rory McIlroy’s injury withdrawal comes at worst possible stage in his season
World number two hopeful of defending his Players title next week after withdrawing from Arnold Palmer Invitational
Rory McIlroy to defend Players title despite withdrawal from Arnold Palmer Invitational
McIlroy felt a twinge while warming up in the gym and later suffered muscle spasms in his lower back
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