6 d. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Team Europe latest qualification standings as Rory McIlroy leads but Jon Rahm off the pace

Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and Jon Rahm among those outside the automatic qualification spots

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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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1 week ago Organisers confident they can manage McIlroy mania when Open returns to Portrush

Almost 280,000 fans having snapped up tickets for the final golf major of the year at Royal Portrush.

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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 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 Rory McIlroy shares emotional message after historic Masters win ends career Grand Slam wait

Rory McIlroy won the Masters for the first time in his career on Sunday after beating Justin Rose in a play-off and the Northern Irishman has now shared an emotional message

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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 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 Rory McIlroy’s career grand slam celebrated with Royal Mail postmark

Stamped envelopes posted between April 15-17 will be postmarked with ‘Congratulations, Rory McIlroy, on completing your career Grand Slam!’.

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3 w. ago Rory etched in icing as Co Down home town revels in sweet success

Rory McIlroy realising his long-held Masters dream was the talk of the town in Holywood on Monday.

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy an ‘incredible inspiration’ to pupils at his former school

Sullivan Upper principal Craig Mairs said he hopes McIlroy will return to the school again with his ‘second green blazer’.

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3 w. ago ‘Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said people are ‘bursting with pride’ at the Co Down golfer winning the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

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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 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 Ryder Cup 2025: Predicting Team Europe after Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory

Rory McIlroy will now lead Team Europe in the Ryder Cup later this year as the Masters champion after his thrilling win at Augusta

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3 w. ago Tearful Rory McIlroy ends decade of pain in historic Masters win to seal grand slam

McIlroy missed a five-foot putt to win the title in regulation but then beat Justin Rose in a play-off to fulfil his lifelong dream

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy achieves Masters 'dream' as Tiger Woods pays tribute after historic win

McIlroy joins Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Gene Sarazen in winning all four majors

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3 w. ago President and political leaders hail McIlroy’s thrilling Masters victory

Michael D Higgins said the Holywood golfer’s achievement was ‘truly outstanding’.

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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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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy finally ends decade of pain with most dramatic Masters win to seal grand slam

McIlroy missed a five-foot putt to win the title in regulation but then beat Justin Rose in a play-off to fulfil his lifelong dream

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