2 w. ago Gary Lineker shares brilliant Rory McIlroy story that speaks volumes for Masters winner

Rory McIlroy ended his wait for a maiden Masters title by beating Justin Rose in a play-off at Augusta on Sunday - and Gary Lineker is full of praise for the Northern Ireland hero.

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2 w. ago 'Tormented' Justin Rose breaks silence on his wife being Rory McIlroy's Masters 'mystery woman'

Justin Rose's wife Kate was labeled as Rory McIlroy's 'mystery woman' after she was spotted hugging and congratulating her husband's rival, sending social media into a frenzy.

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2 w. ago Justin Rose comments on Rory McIlroy's reunion with 'mystery woman' at the Masters

Justin Rose was beaten by Rory McIlroy in a play-off at the Masters before his wife was captured embracing the Northern Irishman following the winning putt at Augusta National

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2 w. ago Justin Rose admits he is ‘tormented’ by latest Masters near miss after Rory McIlroy defeat

The Englishman was pipped in a play-off at Augusta for a second time in his career

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2 w. ago ‘Tormented but I don’t feel down’: Rose opens up on Masters heartache

Englishman lost in playoff at Augusta for second time‘I could really sense what it would be like to win it’Justin Rose says he feels “tormented” by a feeling of what might have been after losing a second Masters playoff. Eight years after losing out to Sergio Garcia at Augusta National, Rose was beaten on the first extra hole by Rory McIlroy, who holed from short range for birdie after Rose’s attempt had narrowly missed.Rose had started the final round seven shots behind McIlroy, but made his 10th birdie of the day on the 18th in a closing 66 to set the clubhouse target, with McIlroy then missing from five feet for the title in regulation. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy drops hint on Masters Champions Dinner menu with subtle Scottie Scheffler dig

Rory McIlroy won his first ever Masters title this week after beating Justin Rose in the play-off to win the fifth major of his career and with it, become the sixth man to win the Career Grand Slam

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2 w. ago Moment Rory McIlroy had with Justin Rose's wife Kate after Masters win explained

Rory McIlroy was visibly emotional after clinching Masters victory on Sunday

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2 w. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Team Europe latest qualification standings after Rory McIlroy beats Justin Rose at Masters

Several big names have ground to make up if they are to qualify automatically for European side

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3 w. ago Masters nearly man Justin Rose plays huge part in McIlroy’s historic win | Andy Bull

The 44-year-old handled another near miss at Augusta with class and his place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team looks assuredThere was one very happy man in Augusta on Monday morning, and there were 52 all in a stew, turning over thoughts of what went right and what went wrong, that short putt on the 6th, that wayward chip on 12, that sliced drive on 15, or whatever it was that cost them their shot at winning the 2025 Masters. While Rory McIlroy can enjoy what was, everyone else in the field is wondering what might have been. Justin Rose will feel it most. Rose, the antagonist in Rory’s story, scored 65, 71, 75, 66 – the last of them, he said himself, “a bogey away from being the greatest round I’ve ever played”.The second shots during the playoff summed it up. Rose’s was pretty near perfect in the circumstances, and landed 15 feet from the pin, McIlroy’s landed just beyond it, caught the slope, and rolled back down and around, past Rose’s ball, and finished up 5ft from the cup. Sometimes ...

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3 w. ago Grace of Masters nearly man Justin Rose enhanced McIlroy’s historic win | Andy Bull

The 44-year-old handled another Augusta near miss with class and his place in Europe’s Ryder Cup team looks assuredThere was one very happy man at Augusta on Monday morning, and there were 52 all in a stew, turning over thoughts of what went right and what went wrong, that short putt on the 6th, that wayward chip on 12, that sliced drive on 15, or whatever it was that cost them their shot at winning the 2025 Masters.While Rory McIlroy can enjoy what was, everyone else in the field is wondering what might have been. Justin Rose will feel it most. Rose, the antagonist in Rory’s story, scored 65, 71, 75, 66 – the last of them, he said, “a bogey away from being the greatest round I’ve ever played”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Ryder Cup boost helps ease latest Masters close call for Justin Rose

Englishman jumps into automatic berth for September’s match at Bethpage Black

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy admits 'selfish' feelings on Justin Rose as he shows true character

Rory McIlroy beat Justin Rose in a dramatic Masters play-off on Sunday and the Northern Irish star has opened up on just what was going through his mind as he went to-to-toe with the Englishman

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3 w. ago ‘Welcome to the club’: Woods leads salutes to McIlroy’s Masters win and grand slam

Media in Ireland and US pay tribute to epic achievement‘This means everything to him,’ adds Shane LowryTiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf’s most exclusive club after his dramatic victory in the Masters on Sunday. McIlroy, born in Holywood, Co Down, defeated Justin Rose on the first hole of a playoff at Augusta National to join Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Gene Sarazen in having won all four major titles.“Welcome to the club @McIlroyRory,” Woods posted on social media. The 15-time major winner achieved three Grand Slams. He added: “Completing the grand slam at Augusta is something special. Your determination during this round, and this entire journey has shown through, and now you’re a part of history. Proud of you!” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gary Lineker's true feelings about Rory McIlroy clear for all to see with Masters comment

Rory McIlroy secured a career Grand Slam and the final major of his career with a sudden death playoff win over Justin Rose at the 2025 Masters on Sunday

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy reveals touching message to Justin Rose after Masters win

McIlroy paid tribute to his Ryder Cup teammate Rose and revealed the ‘relief’ at securing the career grand slam

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3 w. ago Justin Rose's classy message to Rory McIlroy just moments after Masters play

Justin Rose was on the wrong side of history as he was beaten in a Masters play-off by Rory McIlroy but told his fellow European that he was glad to share the iconic moment

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3 w. ago Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy secures career Grand Slam after overcoming Justin Rose in play

Rory McIlroy becomes sixth man ever to complete career grand slam

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy wins the Masters! Northern Irishman edges Justin Rose in sudden death play

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN AUGUSTA: Rory McIlroy stepped up to a level of greatness we assumed might never come. And never have we assumed it more than we did on this marvellous Sunday

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3 w. ago Revealed: What Justin Rose said to Rory McIlroy after Masters playoff heartbreak

Justin Rose has revealed what he said to Rory McIlroy after his Masters heartbreak on Sunday, as the 44-year-old admitted it was a 'momentous occasion' for golf.

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy shares emotional moment with wife Erica Stoll and daughter after Masters win

Rory McIlroy won the Masters after beating Justin Rose in a playoff on Sunday, having earlier been handed the green jacket by Tiger Woods following his fourth round

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