Rory McIlroy slumps to his worst opening round at the Masters

Maiden Green Jacket already looks out of reach after he cards a first round of 75

Lee Elder finally invited to be a statesman at the Masters

First black player at the Masters will be an honorary starter at next year’s tournament

McGinley says McIlroy would be a ‘surprise winner’ of Masters

Different Strokes: Irishman’s form post-lockdown not inspiring confidence

Different Strokes: Darren Clarke ends long drought with Champions Tour breakthrough

Golf Ireland welcome government support . . . Word of Mouth . . . In the Bag . . . On this day

Masters cancel par-3 contest ahead of this year’s tournament

Absence of guests and fans cited as reasons behind decision by Augusta officials

Sporting Cathedrals: Augusta a promised land, for golfers anyway

The Masters is golf’s only Major to annually return to the same famous host course

Game Changers: Gary Player made physical and mental discipline the norm in golf

South African paved the way for the levels of fitness now seen in the modern game

Different Strokes: Hovland’s hot form puts him on Harrington’s Ryder Cup radar

Faldo boost for elite juniors; Black Knights brogues for auction; In the Bag; On this day

October dates being considered for Irish Open at Mount Juliet

Rolex Series event not included in initial revised European Tour schedule

Rich list reveals Rory McIlroy’s net worth has risen to €192 million

His fortune has risen by €36m on the back of a return to form and sponsorship deals

Irish Open date could change after St Jude Invitational switch

Different Strokes: Séamus Power in need of strong finish at Wyndham Championship

Behind the scenes during Open week at Portrush

Philip Reid provides some snapshots of a famous week on the Causeway Coast

Your A to Z guide to the British Open

Philip Reid uses the alphabet to guide you through the British Open’s past and present

McIlroy hopes USGA ‘redeem themselves’ at Pebble Beach

Former US Open winner was reportedly among players set to boycott after 2016

McIlroy and Johnson were among players who considered US Open boycott, report

Golf Digest says 10-15 players were willing to make stand after Chambers Bay incident

Masters Diary: Spare a thought for the injured caddie

Bryson DeChambeau strikes gold with hole in one, Viktor Hovland - remember the name

Rory McIlroy matured and ready to seal career Grand Slam

Northern Irishman is physically and mentally strong as he eyes prestigious green jacket

Donald Trump is ‘world’s worst cheat at golf’, new book claims

Rick Reilly has talked to a host of pro golfers and celebrities that have played with the president

US PGA Tour’s anti-doping policy is catching the unknowns

After 11 years of an anti-doping programme, only three players have publicly failed tests

Rory McIlroy’s awareness of the bigger picture shines through in Orlando

World No 6 back at Bay Hill looking to defend Arnold Palmer Invitational title

Pádraig Harrington invigorated by Ryder Cup challenge

Dubliner relishing opportunity to lead Europe at Whistling Straits next year

Shane Lowry focused on driver troubles as he heads for Sun City

Nedbank Challenge next up for the Irishman who is targeting a top 30 order of merit spot

Tiger Woods will play a key role in US Ryder Cup team

With players sorely tested by US PGA, Jim Furyk is left with big decisions as to who to bring to Paris

Historic Bellerive presents a new US PGA challenge

Philip Reid takes a look at the St Louis layout and analyses some key holes on a long course

Rory McIlroy has come to terms with another Masters miss

‘I was disappointed because I just didn’t give a good account of myself on that final day’

Gordon D'Arcy: Everything is aligned for Leinster before Bilbao

Defeat to Connacht will be a mere footnote if Cullen’s men deliver on the grand stage

At the Masters, low-tech data still rules in unlocking Augusta’s secrets

The compilation by hand of complex yardage books has become an industry in golf

Jack Nicklaus: Rory McIlroy is the man to beat at Augusta

‘I saw a few things and he is really swinging well, the best I’ve ever seen him swing’

US Masters 2018: 10 things you should really know

The first Major of the year has arrived and we have you covered on all you need to know

McIlroy, Mickelson and Spieth target Grand Slam glory

All three are one Major away from entering the elite club home to just five others

War, murder and an incorrect scorecard: The story of the 1968 US Masters

From The Back Pages: It’s 50 years since Robert De Vicenzo made his costliest mistake

Scott Jamieson in line for biggest career win in South Africa

Scottish golfer one shot clear in Sun City while Shane Lowry sits eight shots off lead

Rory McIlroy: ‘I want to be the best international player ever’

Meanwhile, Paul Dunne is now ranked as the second best Irish golfer in the world

Will the US Presidents Cup team take a knee? Don’t hold your breath

Presidents Cup in New Jersey unlikely to see any kneeling during US national anthem

Rory McIlroy can return to the top after a year to forget

It has been an injury-plagued campaign for McIlroy but don’t rule out a 2018 revival

Thorbjorn Olesen slips under the radar to get his nose in front

Jordan Spieth rallies late on to keep his Grand Slam hopes in sight

Matsuyama scorches Firestone with 61 to claim Bridgestone title

Japanese star wins by five shots in Akron; Rory McIlroy fails to fire in final round

For Rory McIlroy, golf is what he does, not what he is

World No2 shouldn’t be compared to Tiger Woods because he is completely different

The 2017 US Masters: Five things we learned at Augusta

The first proves devillishly difficult while Shane Lowry appeared to be undercooked

Augusta doesn’t think so, but it’s time for a women’s Masters

The real reason Augusta National won’t even consider it: they don’t think women belong

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