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 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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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 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 Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll could take new title after dramatic Masters victory

There have been calls for Rory McIlroy to be knighted in the upcoming King's birthday honours with councillors in Northern Ireland backing the move

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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 Rory McIlroy has nearly half of his £2.7m Masters prize money taken from him

Rory McIlroy ended his long wait for Masters glory with a dramatic victory at Augusta, but the Northern Irishman will lose a significant chunk of his prize money

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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 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 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 breaks down in tears with wife Erica Stoll after dramatic Masters win

Rory McIlroy shared an emotional moment with his wife Erica Stoll and their daughter, Poppy, after ending his long wait for a Masters victory at Augusta National

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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 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 Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy secures career Grand Slam after overcoming Justin Rose in playoff

Rory McIlroy becomes sixth man ever to complete career grand slam

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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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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy secures career grand slam with dramatic Masters playoff win over Justin Rose

Northern Irishman shot 73 before playoffSecures first major since 2014 PGA ChampionshipRory McIlroy, Masters champion. Four words that belie what this remarkable Northern Irishman achieved on a spine-tingling afternoon at Augusta National. They ignore, too, the torturous process McIlroy endured to realise this lifetime goal.Did he win the 85th Masters the hard way? Too right he did. From a seemingly untouchable position, McIlroy was dragged back into a scrap he was so desperate to avoid. He emerged from it on the first extra hole, where the unlikely adversary of Justin Rose was nudged aside. Rory McIlroy, Masters champion. Continue reading...

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