‘A super superstar’: Rory McIlroy’s hometown abuzz after Masters double
As the Holywood man claims back-to-back Masters titles, his home club is bursting with pride for the champion who never forgot his roots
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Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy’s historic victory in pictures
When it mattered, McIlroy took his destiny in his own hands
‘Amazed, stunned’: Rory McIlroy’s Holywood home club celebrates Masters champion
Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupts in cheers as McIlroy seals one-shot victory and back-to-back Masters titles
Masters 2026 day two: Rory McIlroy storms into six-shot lead – as it happened
Defending champion shot stunning 66, as Shane Lowry remains in contention
Masters 2026 Day One: Rory McIlroy tied for the lead at Augusta National – as it happened
Shane Lowry holes 99-yard approach on 13th for eagle as he makes good start
Rory McIlroy gets Masters defence off to perfect start as Shane Lowry also impresses
McIlroy takes share of clubhouse lead with Sam Burns while Lowry enjoys hole-out eagle in his opening round of two-under 70
Masters tee-times list: Start times for Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and the rest of the field
Shane Lowry will be the first of the three Irish golfers in action in Thursday’s opening round
Masters 2026: Augusta’s 12th hole – the psychological test that humbles champions
Over the years, the 12th has tested the best golfers, from Jack Nicklaus to Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods
The Masters: Five players that could be putting on the Green Jacket next Sunday
Matt Fitzpatrick is in the form of his life, while Jon Rahm is impressing on the LIV Tour
Houston hole-in-one gives Shane Lowry a Major boost
This was fourth ace of Lowry’s PGA career; Gary Woodland completes remarkable comeback following brain surgery
Tiger Woods’s latest brush with law leaves questions as to why golf is so beholden to him
A glance at Woods’s behavioural pattern casts doubt on his PGA Tour and Ryder Cup involvement
Closing birdie sees Shane Lowry dip under par at Houston Open
Irish golfer added tournament to schedule ahead of Masters after recent missed cuts
Matt Fitzpatrick quick to highlight slow play issues after bounceback win at Valspar
English golfer takes Valspar win a week after coming up just short at The Players
Denis Walsh: Does Tiger Woods really have another Masters left in him?
Augusta is a demanding tournament, not a celebrity walk around – just ask Jack Nicklaus
Rory McIlroy - A Battle Won: Fascinating profile of a sporting hero with human failings
You have to credit McIlroy for possessing something all too rare in professional sport: a moral compass
Malachy Clerkin: Rory McIlroy is special because of his vulnerabilities as much as his victories
Nothing in sport in 2025 compared to the rollercoaster night watching the final round of the Masters at Augusta
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In the News podcast: Incredible year for Irish athletes, amateur and professional
Rory McIlroy doubles down on his belief that Europe can take Ryder Cup home from Bethpage
Northern Irishman reflects on an incredible year and what still drives him before Europe take on USA at Bethpage
After reaching paradise, Rory McIlroy must now find a new dream to dream
‘I have achieved everything that I’ve wanted – I’ve done everything I’ve wanted to do in the game’
US PGA Championship tee times: Rory McIlroy to play alongside Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele
The world’s top three will play together over the opening two rounds with an early start on Thursday morning
‘Welcome to the club, kid’: Rory McIlroy says Tiger Woods and Elton John among stars to reach out after Masters win
McIlroy, on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, also replicated his timeless Gerry Kelly challenge
Rory McIlroy’s net worth: Masters winnings, Nike deal and where else the golfer makes his millions
A quick tot of McIlroy’s prize money after his big win in Augusta suggests he could one day be a billionaire sportsman
Neuropsychologist Ian Robertson: McIlroy’s reaction to double bogey was one of the strangest things at the Masters
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Philip Reid: I’ve been to all of Rory McIlroy’s Major triumphs. This Masters win is unmatched in history
Sunday’s dramatic win at Augusta National stands unmatched as McIlroy finally joins the legendary career Grand Slam club
Rory McIlroy’s career Grand Slam: Media reaction from around the world
Masters 2025: Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy wins at Augusta after beating Justin Rose in playoff
Rory McIlroy winning the 2025 Masters as it happened: Irish golfer completes the career Grand Slam in playoff
McIlroy played a wonderful shot to the first playoff hole and holed his three-footer to make history
The Masters 2025 Day 3 as it happened: Rory McIlroy moves two ahead at Augusta after a five star opening salvo
It’s moving day at Augusta National and Irish eyes will be firmly trained on Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry
The Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both in the top six at the end of their rounds at Augusta
Justin Rose set the pace on day one as McIlroy faltered with two late double bogeys
The Masters 2025 live updates: Rory McIlroy’s challenge falls away as Justin Rose leads
Strong Irish challenge at Augusta as McIlroy and Lowry hold their own on a stacked leaderboard
The Masters: It is doubtful that two Irish players have ever started with greater hope of a win at Augusta
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both go into the first Major of the year in form
How Rory McIlroy’s years of ‘heartbreak’ led to his Masters moment
In the News podcast: A win for McIlroy will complete the career grand slam, something only five other golfers have ever done
Masters menu: An Augusta-inspired feast to nicely tee-up the golf weekend spectacle
The Masters food offering is nearly as notable as the golf. These slow-cooked barbecue pork buns and tropical fruit ice cream sandwiches invoke the spirit of the weekend
Masters menu: Barbecue slow-cooked pork buns
Southern-style soft, moist pork shoulder slathered in a punchy sauce
Masters menu: Tropical fruit cookie and ice cream sandwich
A taste of summer inspired by the US state of Georgia’s peach ice cream sandwich
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