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Rory McIlroy eyes next achievement after pulling off historic Masters repeat

Rory McIlroy eyes next achievement after pulling off historic Masters repeat

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

The 36-year-old joined an exclusive club with Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Sir Nick Faldo in winning back-to-back titles at Augusta.

Rory McIlroy keen to keep winning majors after defending Masters title

Rory McIlroy keen to keep winning majors after defending Masters title

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

McIlroy secured a one-shot win over Scottie Scheffler at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy looks for answers on the range as Masters lead vanishes

Rory McIlroy looks for answers on the range as Masters lead vanishes

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

The defending champion surrendered a six-shot lead as troubles off the tee cost him dearly in the third round.

Rory McIlroy’s third round splutters into life after vow to keep his foot on gas

Rory McIlroy’s third round splutters into life after vow to keep his foot on gas

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

He bogeyed the first after going over the back of the green and saw his six-shot lead cut.

Rory McIlroy reveals how preparation helped give him control at Augusta

Rory McIlroy reveals how preparation helped give him control at Augusta

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman made a strong start to his defence of his Masters title.

Nick Faldo tells Rory McIlroy to target a second career grand slam

Nick Faldo tells Rory McIlroy to target a second career grand slam

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Faldo is one of only three, alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to successfully defend a Masters title.

Rory McIlroy has 'freeing feeling' going into his Masters defence

Rory McIlroy has 'freeing feeling' going into his Masters defence

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

McIlroy ended an 11-year wait to become one of only six players to complete the career Grand Slam last April.