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I've been on this course so much': Rory Mc Ilroy credits scouting trips for stellar Masters showing
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (431+ words) Mc Ilroy skipped PGA Tour events to practise at Augusta Defending champion has six-shot lead after two rounds Rory Mc Ilroy has explained how scouting trips to Augusta National in the weeks leading up to the Masters have played a…...
Rory Mc Ilroy says preparation at "home course" Augusta aided Masters defence
5+ min ago (361+ words) Northern Irishman praises "good blueprint" from Nicklaus Scottie Scheffler "surprised" by conditions on Friday Rory Mc Ilroy has explained how weeks of preparation at "home course" Augusta National after advice from Jack Nicklaus played a substantial role in his successful…...
Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI
2+ week, 2+ day ago (595+ words) Tiger Woods arrested after Florida rollover crash Golfer charged with DUI after Jupiter Island incident Woods to be held eight hours under Florida DUI law Trump laments arrest of "close friend" in remarks Tiger Woods was released on bail on…...
How, not what, Mc Ilroy does, makes him golf's successor to Ballesteros | Ewan Murray
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (1132+ words) Northern Irishman moves the needle like no one else in his sport, even more so after his thrilling Masters defence Levels of greatness need not always be defined by numbers. Nick Faldo's six majors to Rory Mc Ilroy's five prior…...
Justin Rose re-energised and ready for more after joint-third at Masters
12+ hour, 11+ min ago (377+ words) Englishman led for a time in final round on back nine "These are the tournaments I focus on" Justin Rose refused to write off his major chances after another Masters near-miss. The 2013 US Open winner lost a playoff to Rory…...
Rory Mc Ilroy hails his parents after second Masters triumph
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (658+ words) Golfer puts spotlight on Rosie and Gerry Mc Ilroy's sacrifices to support his dream in emotional victory speech In a sport filled with pushy parents the Mc Ilroys do things differently: Rory Mc Ilroy had to push his parents to…...
'Good things come to those who wait': Rory Mc Ilroy becomes repeat Masters champion on final day
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (167+ words) Rory Mc Ilroy has warned the rest of elite golf he will set further, lofty goals in his sport after a successful defence of the Masters. Mc Ilroy prevailed at Augusta National by a shot over Scottie Scheffler, making the…...
Donald Trump brands Rory Mc Ilroy a "legend" after second Masters triumph
17+ hour, 3+ min ago (257+ words) Mc Ilroy held nerve to beat world No 1 Scheffler by a shot United States president Donald Trump called Rory Mc Ilroy a "legend" as he congratulated the Northern Irishman on his second Masters title. Mc Ilroy held on for a…...
Rory Mc Ilroy targets even loftier goals after winning back-to-back Masters titles
22+ hour, 5+ min ago (551+ words) Northern Irishman vows not to rest on laurels after his sixth major win Player "not as emotional" as last year but revels in "amazing" win Rory Mc Ilroy has warned the rest of elite golf he will set further, lofty…...
Rory Mc Ilroy ignores Jack Nicklaus's advice and tames the deadly 12th at Augusta | Andy Bull
23+ hour, 39+ min ago (277+ words) Tom Watson wants to fill in the creek in front. The Golden Bear says play safe if the pin is on the right. Mc Ilroy defied the conventional wisdom and won "Touch" said Gary Player. "Good move," added Jack Nicklaus....