28 h. ago Rory McIlroy revives bid to win Masters with spectacular second round charge as Justin Rose relishes challenge

Rory McIlroy is firmly back in contention after a disappointing opening round

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35 h. ago Rory McIlroy hit with backlash for 'being distracted' during Masters opening round

Rory McIlroy, who will be hoping to land his first win at the Augusta National this week, carded two late double-bogeys during the tournament's opening round

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47 h. ago Justin Rose breaks Jack Nicklaus record after stunning first round in Masters

Ryder Cup hero Justin Rose leads the Masters after the first round for the fifth time to overtake the Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus thanks to a displau that included eight birdies

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50 h. ago When Big Phil met the Big Silence: how Mickelson's Masters love affair cooled | Andy Bull

Three-time champion is no longer a fan favourite, with Jack Nicklaus reflecting the lack of enthusiasm for himThe sun was out on opening day at Augusta, and you could catch the reflection bouncing off Phil Mickelson’s big old grin as he walked on to the first tee from the next county. At 54, the American’s smile seems to be the one bit of his game that’s still in good trim. He cuts an odd figure around the grounds these days, in his aviator shades and LIV-branded kit. Mickelson is a six-time major champion, and three-time Masters winner, and by any measure one of the very best to ever do it. He ought to be one of the most popular men here but it can feel hard to find anyone in the clubhouse who has two kind words about him to rub together.“I don’t know what level Phil is competing at,” said Jack Nicklaus in his morning press conference. “I guess he’s still playing. He’s playing the LIV Tour, is he? I don’t know if he’s playing or not. I don’t know. You never see that ...

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57 h. ago Rory McIlroy handed Masters boost after legendary champion validates Augusta strategy

McIlroy enjoyed a conversation with Jack Nicklaus and the 18-time major champion, who holds six green jackets, to discuss how he will play Augusta National in his latest attempt to complete the grand slam

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59 h. ago Jack Nicklaus says ‘it’s about time’ for Rory McIlroy to win the Masters

McIlroy would join Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, Gene Sarazen and Tiger Woods in having won all four major titles if he triumphs at Augusta.

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy discusses his relationship with wife Erica Stoll and daughter ahead of Masters

Rory McIlroy is aiming to win his first Masters and complete the career grand slam at Augusta this week and he's taken to some new off-course hobbies in the build up

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy told to emulate Masters champion in bid to win green jacket and become all

Rory McIlroy is just a Masters victory away from becoming just the sixth player to complete the Grand Slam, and the Northern Irishman will be gunning to end his wait next week

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy overcame 'heartbreak' and 'nerves' to win Players in sign of intent ahead of Masters

Rory McIlroy got his hands on The Players Championship on Monday at TPC Sawgrass, but it was far from easy for the four-time major champion after some past near-misses

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy celebrates St Patrick's Day with lucrative win at The Players Championships

The world No.2 claimed he is now a "more complete player" before bidding to win his first Masters next month

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy celebrates $4.5m Players Championship win with wife Erica and daughter on St. Patrick's Day

Rory McIlroy had more than one cause to celebrate on St. Patrick's Day when the Northern Irishman clinched victory at the Players Monday - and did so with a touching moment.

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy defeats JJ Spaun in playoff to win The Players Championship

Northern Irishman wins ‘fifth major’ for second timeAmerican opponent found water in three-hole deciderRory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrated St Patrick’s Day by winning a three-hole aggregate playoff against JJ Spaun to capture his second title at The Players Championship on Monday morning.McIlroy took a one-shot lead when he birdied the par-five 16th hole, and the task of protecting that advantage became much easier when Spaun hit his tee shot over the famed island green at the par-three 17th and into the water. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago McIlroy lays down Masters marker with Players Championship playoff triumph

Northern Irishman wins ‘fifth major’ for second timeAmerican found water in three-hole deciderMasters fever just got louder. The prospect of Augusta National ­morphing into Rory Land in mid-April has intensified. Rory McIlroy’s ­second Players Championship victory suggests that maybe, just maybe, he has timed his Masters run perfectly this time. Never before has he landed at the first major of the year with two victories already banked.McIlroy laid down a marker on the course here on Monday before imme­diately making a similar statement off it. “I feel like I’m a better player now than I ever have been,” he said. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago St Patrick’s Day delight for Rory McIlroy as he seals Players Championship win

McIlroy covered the three-hole aggregate play-off in one over par at TPC Sawgrass.

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