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Golf

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April 2025
Golf
McIlroy makes charge but Rose clings to Masters lead after second round
Shane Lowry and world number one Scottie Scheffler are both in a share of fifth.
12 Apr
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The Masters
Rory McIlroy: 'I'm just really proud of myself with how I responded'
11 Apr
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Golf
McIlroy and Lowry in contention at the Masters after brilliant second rounds
11 Apr
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Questions and Answers
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
11 Apr
3.5k
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PodcastThe 42FM
Why do we care so much about Rory McIlroy now?
The Masters
How Rory McIlroy's dream Masters start unravelled
McIlroy played perfectly for 14 holes… and proceeded to undo it all with double-bogeys at 15 and 17.
Gavin Cooney
11 Apr
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Reaction
'Was it a great day? No, but it was certainly a round that could have got away from me'
11 Apr
3.9k
5
The Masters
Two double-bogeys prove costly for McIlroy as Lowry finishes with important birdie
Justin Rose is the current leader after a scintillating 65.
11 Apr
4.7k
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Augusta
Scheffler makes strong start to Masters defence as Justin Rose takes early lead
10 Apr
1.9k
10
RORY TIME
Jack Nicklaus says ‘it’s about time’ for Rory McIlroy to win the Masters
10 Apr
1.2k
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Scenes
Masters crowd and Shane Lowry erupt as Rory McIlroy's 4-year-old daughter drains 30-foot putt
10 Apr
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Have your say
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2025 Masters?
10 Apr
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Preview: McIlroy has never been better-prepared for the Masters - but still it may not be enough
Scottie Scheffler is the man to beat at Augusta National – though Shane Lowry comes into the week curiously underrated.
Gavin Cooney
9 Apr
1.1k
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Tee Times
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have Masters' pairings confirmed
8 Apr
3.4k
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The Masters
Rory McIlroy turns to Bridgerton and John Grisham in a bid to tune out Masters noise
World number two heads to Augusta National with dreams of a first green jacket and a career Grand Slam.
8 Apr
1.2k
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Golf
'My short game has been very good' - McIlroy ready to tackle Augusta again
7 Apr
1.3k
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Golf
Harman keeps calm 'with a heavy heart' to clinch Texas Open
7 Apr
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Golf
Lauren Walsh secures top-five finish at Joburg Open as Mimi Rhodes wins back-to-back LET events
6 Apr
1.1k
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PGA Tour
Harman goes four clear as Harrington and Power miss Texas Open cut
5 Apr
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Test
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4 Apr
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Round 1
Slow start for Power and Harrington in Texas
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3 Apr
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March
March 2025
Houston Open
Min Woo Lee wins first PGA Tour title in Texas as McIlroy reveals elbow injury niggle
31 Mar
2.3k
8
Disappointment
Rory McIlroy falls short at Houston Open despite strong final round
30 Mar
4.0k
3
Round 3
Two-time major winner Vu still leads in Arizona as Maguire fails to make ground
30 Mar
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Golf
Late birdies ensure Rory McIlroy makes cut as Scottie Scheffler leads in Houston
29 Mar
1.7k
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Golf
Scheffler ties Houston Open record with 62, late birdies see McIlroy make cut
Updated 29 Mar
2.4k
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Let's Get Quizzical
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
28 Mar
3.6k
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Round 1
Power four shots off the lead in Houston as Mclroy makes steady start
28 Mar
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PGA Tour
Level par opening round for Rory McIlroy at Houston Open
27 Mar
1.7k
6
Golf
Top-10 finishes for Power and Lowry as Hovland ends PGA title drought with Valspar victory
23 Mar
2.7k
4
DP World Tour
Tom McKibbin's late birdie blitz falls just short at Singapore Classic
23 Mar
2.0k
5
Round 3
Lowry two shots off the lead heading into final round at Valspar Championship
22 Mar
1.7k
4
Golf
Lowry pushes into contention at Valspar Championship
21 Mar
2.0k
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Questions and Answers
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
21 Mar
4.0k
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PGA Tour
Seamus Power and Shane Lowry start brightly at Valspar Championship
21 Mar
1.3k
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On the box
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
21 Mar
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Texas hold 'em
Here's what Scottie Scheffler has on the menu for his Champions Dinner at the Masters
19 Mar
5.2k
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Golf
Pádraig Harrington and Séamus Power confirmed for Irish Open
18 Mar
1.3k
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Rory's story
At 35 years old, Rory McIlroy has somehow got even better
Monday’s Players Championship victory sets the stage for McIlroy’s next tilt at the Masters.
Gavin Cooney
17 Mar
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