2 w. ago I’ll never play golf like Rory McIlroy. But maybe he can teach me how to live with my mistakes | Adrian Chiles

I need to stop dwelling on everything I get wrong, from sending my ball into the drink to squeezing the wrong bottomWhether you’re into sport or not, there’s wisdom to be mined from it. Once you’ve picked your way through the platitudes, banalities and cliche there’s gold in there.Rory McIlroy’s famous victory at the US Masters earlier this month yielded, for me anyway, a particularly good example. McIlroy’s psychologist, Bob Rotella, has been credited with helping his man develop golf’s key mental skill: putting your bad shots behind you and barely giving them a second thought. Continue reading...

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2 w. 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 Rory McIlroy's 'wow' moment that caught Nick Faldo's attention before Masters win

Rory McIlroy was on Nick Faldo's radar as he rose through the ranks but a shot on a golf course in Scotland really made the six-time major winner take note of the Northern Irishman

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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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3 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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3 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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3 w. ago Paddy Power offer: Get 50/1 on goal to be scored in Real Madrid vs Arsenal

Paddy Power is offering new customers odds of 50/1 odds on Rory McIlroy to make the cut at Augusta this weekend as the Northern Irishman seeks to win his first green jacket

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3 w. ago Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move

As defending champion, the world No 1 had the duty of helping the Northern Irishman put on his prize for winning the Masters. McIlroy secured an incredible and emotional win at Augusta.

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3 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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3 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 Inside the lavish $22m Florida mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy

This is the stunning $22million mansion that Rory McIlroy will unwind in with his wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy as he celebrates his Masters victory.

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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 Rory McIlroy 'wouldn't talk' to Masters rival as live interview turns spiky

Rory McIlroy's Masters rival spoke to the press after the tournament ended and revealed he had no communication with his opponent

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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 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 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 With a little boldness and a lot of luck, McIlroy banishes ghosts of 2011 | Andy Bull

For somebody who makes golf look sublimely easy, the world No 2 made winning the Masters look hellishly difficultHas there ever been an athlete who made playing look so easy, and winning seem so hard?On Sunday morning, everyone in Augusta was asking variations on the same single question. “Gonna be his year this year?” the man on the bag check asked. “Do you think he’ll get it done?” the woman guarding the crosswalk asked. “This time, huh, this time?” the man on the door asked. Continue reading...

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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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3 w. ago The Masters 2025 Final Round LIVE: Rory McIlroy WINS the Masters! Northern Irishman beats Justin Rose in play

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest leaderboard and updates from the final round of The Masters 2025 at Augusta National. 

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3 w. ago The Masters 2025 LIVE: Rory McIlroy dramatically beats Justin Rose in play

Rory McIlroy missed a five-foot putt for the title in regulation play before beating Justin Rose in a play-off to finally complete the career grand slam

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