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Rory McIlroy

Sporting Life

Rory McIlroy, the majestic maverick, Masters himself when it matters

Right to the end, Rory McIlroy fought the course and himself on his way to victory at the Masters.
Right to the end, Rory McIlroy fought the course and himself on his way to victory at the Masters.

Masters Musings: Three takeaways from Augusta National

Scottie Scheffler was regularly followed by a flock of fans at the 2026 Masters.
Scottie Scheffler was regularly followed by a flock of fans at the 2026 Masters.

Australian golf cheers McIlroy's Masters magic

Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy reacts after making a putt to win the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy reacts after making a putt to win the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Rory-peat at Masters has McIlroy hungry for more Majors

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2026 Masters Tournament on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 .
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2026 Masters Tournament on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 .

Masters repeat is part of journey, not the destination, McIlroy says

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket after winning The Masters REUTERS/Mike Blake
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket after winning The Masters REUTERS/Mike Blake

Masters runner-up Scheffler praises McIlroy's resilience

Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy reacts after making a putt to win the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy reacts after making a putt to win the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Henley celebrates 37th birthday with career-best Masters finish

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Russell Henley of the U.S. on the 7th hole during the final round REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Russell Henley of the U.S. on the 7th hole during the final round REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Rose buoyed by Masters support despite another near miss

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 England's Justin Rose acknowledges the crowd on the 7th hole during the final round REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 England's Justin Rose acknowledges the crowd on the 7th hole during the final round REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Rory McIlroy holds nerve to retain Masters title, adds to his growing legacy

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 12, 2026 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Masters champion to earn US$4.5 million from Major-record US$22.5 million purse

Third-round co-leaders Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Cameron Young of the US shaking hands at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on the 18th hole during the second round on April 10.
Third-round co-leaders Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Cameron Young of the US shaking hands at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on the 18th hole during the second round on April 10.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.