32 h. 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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33 h. ago Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's rift after 'money became root of all evil' admission

Rory McIlroy was greeted at the 18th green by childhood friend Shane Lowry at Augusta National after winning the 2025 Masters, but the duo were not always on such good terms

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48 h. ago Why golf doesn't need to worry about fresh civil war breaking out

Media relationships in spotlight after Shane Lowry lets rip over Rory McIlroy question

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56 h. ago Shane Lowry storms off from Masters interview after getting tired of Rory McIlroy questions as he admits he's getting 'p***** off' with media duties

Shane Lowry was in no mood to answer questions about Rory McIlroy after a disappointing finish to his third round at the Masters. The world No 13 bogeyed both of his final two holes.

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57 h. ago Shane Lowry snaps at Rory McIlroy Masters question and storms off

The Irishman wasn't happy after being quizzed on close pal McIlroy's sensational start at Augusta

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58 h. ago Fuming Shane Lowry walks out of live Masters interview after Rory McIlroy question

Shane Lowry was visibly furious in his post-round press conference at the Masters after he was asked about his playing partner, Rory McIlroy

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58 h. ago Shane Lowry storms out of Masters interview after Rory McIlroy question

Shane Lowry was left seething as he was asked about Rory McIlroy following his third round at the Masters, with the Irishman eventually walking out of his post-round interview

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60 h. ago Masters star Shane Lowry storms off over Rory McIlroy question after costly mistake

Shane Lowry was visibly frustrated in his post-round press conference at The Masters, as the Irishman hit out at the media for their questions about Rory McIlroy

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9 d. ago Rory McIlroy’s pal Shane Lowry rushes to PGA star’s defence – ‘Does my head in’

Shane Lowry has leapt to the defence of Rory McIlroy, insisting the Northern Irishman did not 'choke' when he let a two-shot lead slip in the final holes of last year's US Open

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