Rory McIlroy

Paul McGinley sounds like he could do with a new hat

Shane Lowry makes hole in one at the 6th hole as he moves two behind with impressive 68

Defending champion shoots 73 on low-scoring day to end round tied with Cameron Young, with Shane Lowry only two behind

Shane Lowry impressed in bogey-free round to move into top 5, but McIlroy’s late flourish was imperious

Defending champion shot stunning 66, as Shane Lowry remains in contention

The defending champion birdied six of his last seven holes, including a stunning chip-in on the 17th at Augusta National

Defending champion Rory McIlroy has made an impressive first round, but he will have to put it out of his mind that there’s a target on his back

Shane Lowry holes 99-yard approach on 13th for eagle as he makes good start

McIlroy takes share of clubhouse lead with Sam Burns while Lowry enjoys hole-out eagle in his opening round of two-under 70

Here’s our alternative Masters Dinner, leaning into who we are as a nation

Everything you need to know about Augusta National and the first Major of the year

Shane Lowry will be the first of the three Irish golfers in action in Thursday’s opening round

Shane Lowry aiming for a more patient approach at Augusta National

Mobiles prohibited; astonishing driving distances; making the cut; and more

The defending Masters champion’s menu featured the likes of elk sliders and bacon-wrapped dates

McIlroy is seeking to become just the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters titles

McIlroy reflects on the sacrifices of his parents and his newfound motivation

Author Alan Shipnuck discusses McIlroy’s Masters victory, polarising role in golf’s civil war and personality behind the superstar

Over the years, the 12th has tested the best golfers, from Jack Nicklaus to Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods

Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have managed the feat

Masters champion looks to new goals such as winning more Majors than Nick Faldo and winning the Open at St Andrews

As a nation, we like to move on quickly from disappointment. It’s for the best

Footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk, and basketball player LeBron James also among investors in Boston-based health wearables company

Contributions from McIlroy’s parents add a layer of authenticity that elevates the project

Augusta is a demanding tournament, not a celebrity walk around – just ask Jack Nicklaus

Reigning Masters champion ‘really pleased’ with recovery following back issue

Dates stuffed with goats cheese will be on the appetisers with Wagyu filet mignon and fillet of seared salmon for the mains

Cameron Young took the Players Championship title with a brilliant final round

Swede leads by three strokes going into the final round

Shane Lowry’s weekend cut short by second-round 73

Rory McIlroy struggles with rustiness in first round after back injury

Defending champion was clearly not swinging at 100 per cent force during his first round at Sawgrass

McIlroy’s delayed arrival to Sawgrass came after spending time receiving intensive treatment on a lower back injury

Séamus Power added to the field for Players Championship

World number two hopeful of defending his Players title next week after withdrawing from Arnold Palmer Invitational

McIlroy felt a twinge while warming up in the gym and later suffered muscle spasms in his lower back

Second round 68 gets McIlroy into contention at Bay Hill as Shane Lowry misses cut

‘It was two bad holes, two bad swings. It doesn’t mean the rest of the year is going to be bad’

European captain says he intends to speak to Jon Rahm soon to ‘see where his head is’

Women’s sport fared best in the print media, while its lowest representation came online