39 h. ago Scottie Scheffler admits being 'fired up' by Rory McIlroy before emotional hometown triumph

World No.1 wins CJ Cup Byron Nelson with record-equalling score after watching the Ulsterman complete his career Grand Slam at the Masters

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy comment speaks volumes after PGA Tour and LIV Golf stars' frightening claims

With a career Grand Slam in the bag following his historic Masters triumph earlier this month, Rory McIlroy's peers think the sky is the limit for the Northern Irishman

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1 week ago Rocketman Rory McIlroy basking in his status as the hottest ticket in sport

Elton John and Donald Trump among those to congratulate Northern Irishman before Zurich Classic in New Orleans“Please welcome your Players and Masters champion, Rory McIlroy.”Shortly before 8am on the 10th tee at TPC Louisiana. The gallery is less than 100 in number. Still, there is extra pep in the starter’s voice. Those last four words carry such weight, they conjure such images. Masters champion, Rory McIlroy. An introduction he had waited a lifetime to receive. It somehow felt inadequate that it was over in a split second. “Very nice,” said McIlroy later. “I could get used to it.” He will be afforded that very privilege. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rory McIlroy reveals messages from two US presidents after historic Masters triumph

The Northern Irishman finally ended his 11-year wait to complete a career grand slam - managed by only five other players in history - with his Augusta success

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1 week ago Rory McIlroy shaken by scale of ‘absolutely amazing’ reaction to Masters triumph

Augusta winner returns in Zurich Classic of New OrleansMcIlroy and Shane Lowry are the defending championsRory McIlroy has admitted to being taken aback by the scale of reaction to his Masters triumph. Two US presidents – Donald Trump and Barack Obama – plus huge names from worlds outside sport have contacted the Northern Irishman since he completed the career grand slam at Augusta National. Amid moving scenes at Augusta, McIlroy’s outpouring of emotion reverberated way beyond golf. The achievement meant “everything and more” to McIlroy. It struck chords elsewhere.McIlroy, who beat Justin Rose in a playoff to win the Green Jacket, will return to the course at this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He was in bed with a fever on Monday, and was still slightly jaded when he addressed the media at TPC Louisiana on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bryson DeChambeau breaks silence on Rory McIlroy 'beef' after Masters champion IGNORED rival US star during Augusta triumph

An emotional McIlroy achieved golf's career Grand Slam after holding his nerve to get the better of Justin Rose in a tense play-off last Sunday.

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy got fined millions for RBC Heritage withdrawal in savage PGA Tour rule

Masters champion Rory McIlroy is taking some time off following his recent triumph at Augusta and will not play in the RBC Heritage, a competition he was once heavily fined for missing

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2 w. ago The truth behind Rory McIlroy's '£3.1m Masters prize money donation' as charity make statement

McIlroy had previously worked closely with the charity, that supports those with learning disabilities, through his own charitable organisation, the Rory Foundation.

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy adds to Manchester United speculation after Masters triumph

Plane trackers followed its route from Palm Beach, Florida, close to where McIlroy lives, igniting rumours that one of the club’s most famous fans is set for a matchday return

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2 w. ago Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim sends message to Rory McIlroy after Masters triumph

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim wants to welcome golfer Rory McIlroy to Old Trafford to celebrate his Masters crown.

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3 w. ago Caroline Wozniacki's photo that 'upset' Rory McIlroy: As she takes a dig at him after Masters win, is this where it all went wrong?

Rory McIlroy's triumph at the Masters delighted many names across the sporting world, but his ex Caroline Wozniacki might not have been among them.

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3 w. ago Punter scoops stunning £25k jackpot after ambitious bet on Rory McIlroy triumph

A William Hill customer, who correctly forecast the winners of the Grand National and Lincoln, pulled off an inspired gamble when the golfer secured the final leg of the bet by winning at Augusta

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3 w. ago The 'weird' Rory McIlroy breakthrough moment everyone missed in Masters triumph – 'He channeled his inner Djokovic'

McIlroy showed he was truly elite when he became one of just six people to seal a golf Grand Slam

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3 w. ago Manchester United's defeat at Newcastle and historic Rory McIlroy triumph helps shatter record

Manchester United fell to yet another disappointing defeat on Sunday but their loss helped Sky Sports in more ways than one

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy steps into league of his own with magical Masters triumph | Ewan Murray

Nick Faldo has more majors and Seve Ballesteros was a majestic shotmaker but the career grand slam is pricelessIn Northern Ireland, debate is already raging as to whether Rory McIlroy has presented himself as the country’s greatest ever sportsperson.The answer is surely obvious. Step aside, George Best. McIlroy’s Masters triumph may even force Sports Personality of the Year to afford due recognition to golf. It is only April but it feels highly unlikely the scene immediately after McIlroy claimed the Masters on Sunday will be matched. His pounding of the turf; his tears absorbed more than a decade of such deep frustration. The moment reverberated beyond sport; Rory had done it. Grown men, lots of them, shed tears on his behalf as he broke his Augusta hoodoo. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy's dramatic Masters victory will affect golf's bitter multi

A Grand Slam-sealing triumph for Rory McIlroy could be the catalyst to restart talks about healing the wounds caused by LIV Golf's rivalry with Rory's PGA Tour

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3 w. ago McIlroy warns Augusta members will have to ‘wheel me out of here when I am 90’

Masters triumph completes McIlroy’s career grand slamVictory secures lifetime exemption at Augusta NationalRory McIlroy has warned the members of Augusta National they will have to “wheel me out of here when I am 90 years old” after finally ending his wait to win the Masters. In doing so, McIlroy became just the sixth golfer in history to complete a career grand slam.McIlroy has warned his fellow professionals that he already feels perfectly placed for more major wins after adding number five to his CV. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy The Master: Heartbreak, Redemption, and Triumph

Rory McIlroy: From Heartache to Glory - The Story of a Golfing Legend

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3 w. ago Who is Rory McIlroy's wife, Erica Stoll: From divorce to Masters triumph

Northern Irish hero embraces American spouse after crowning achievement in long career

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy's prize money from Masters boosts huge net worth – but he loses massive chunk

Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph saw him land a record-breaking prize money payout, but the Northern Irishman won't be pocketing all of it due to a hefty tax bill

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