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Golf

This month
April 2026
Golf
Rory McIlroy six clear after stunning Masters second round, Shane Lowry in tie for fourth
Updated 10 Apr
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let's get down to quizzness
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10 Apr
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up and down
Lowry happy with his reaction to early 'mishap' across rollercoaster Masters round
Lowry double-bogeyed the fourth hole but reacted well to sign for a two-under round of 70.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
9 Apr
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swinging free
Rory McIlroy is unburdened and dangerous
McIlroy showed all of his experience and his new-found comfort at Augusta National for his lowest opening round score in 15 years.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
9 Apr
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The Masters
Rory McIlroy shares the early clubhouse lead after helter-skelter 67 at Augusta
McIlroy and Sam Burns are safely in the clubhouse on five-under par.
9 Apr
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Call it
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2026 Masters?
9 Apr
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2026 Masters
England's Aaron Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse
8 Apr
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liv laugh love
Rahm the most intriguing figure at the Masters amid the altered dynamics of golf's civil war
8 Apr
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the big preview
Stories and intrigues aplenty as Rory McIlroy gets set to defend his Masters title
Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have ever defended the green jacket – can Rory McIlroy join that elite group?
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
8 Apr
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food for thought
McIlroy hosts champions' dinner for 32 former Masters winners – with grilled elk sliders on the menu
McIlroy’s dinner was reportedly the most expensive ever hosted, at an estimated cost of €290 a head.
8 Apr
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weight off his shoulders
Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking – McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters
The defending champion met the media at the Masters on Tuesday.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
7 Apr
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RELATED
'It was the first time in a long, long time I'd been nervous playing a golf course'
7 Apr
McIlroy may be unburdened at the Masters – but does he have the hunger to go back-to-back?
6 Apr
Shane Lowry
'I’d love to be 70 years of age and sitting out on that lawn with Rory, having a drink'
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
7 Apr
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Gearing Up
McIlroy paired with Young, Lowry joins Johnson in Masters pairings
7 Apr
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Optimism
Jon Rahm confident of playing 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
7 Apr
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Opinion
'It’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way'
7 Apr
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tom mckibbin
'It was the first time in a long, long time I'd been nervous playing a golf course'
7 Apr
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the rory story
McIlroy may be unburdened at the Masters – but does he have the hunger to go back-to-back?
McIlroy this week seeks to become only the fourth man to defend the green jacket.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
6 Apr
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In form
Spaun warms up for Masters with Texas Open victory as Maguire makes charge in Las Vegas
6 Apr
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Golf
Storm-interrupted Valero Texas Open to resume play this afternoon
5 Apr
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LPGA
Leona Maguire battles through Las Vegas test with plenty on the line in final round
5 Apr
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halfway point
MacIntyre four clear at Texas Open after sizzling second-round 64
3 Apr
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Test
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3 Apr
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Golf
Leona Maguire in top 10 in first round in Las Vegas, Seamus Power hits 71 in Texas
2 Apr
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statement
Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters over family health matter
2 Apr
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Golf
'I looked down at my phone and all of a sudden, boom' - Tiger Woods in body cam footage
2 Apr
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Europe
Luke Donald reappoints Edoardo Molinari as vice-captain for Ryder Cup in Ireland
2 Apr
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decision
Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States in Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
1 Apr
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Golf
Paul McGinley thinks Tiger Woods is in ‘last-chance saloon’ with golf career
1 Apr
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The tragedy of Tiger Woods
Sinead O’Carroll and Gavin Cooney discuss the rise and prolonged downfall of golf’s greatest ever player.
50m
Golf
Graeme McDowell considering DP World Tour return
1 Apr
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Charges
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge
1 Apr
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March
March 2026
Report
Tiger Woods found with pills after car crash, according to accident report
31 Mar
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partners
Shane Lowry to team up with Brooks Koepka at Zurich Classic in April
30 Mar
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PGA Tour
Gary Woodland's win at the Houston Open is an inspirational tale of perseverance
29 Mar
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Ace
Shane Lowry makes FOURTH hole-in-one of his PGA Tour career
Updated 29 Mar
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Family ties
Alex Fitzpatrick, younger brother of Ryder Cup player Matt, wins first DP World Tour event
29 Mar
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PGA Tour
Shane Lowry steady but off the pace at Texas Children’s Houston Open
28 Mar
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Golf
Shane Lowry climbs leaderboard as Seamus Power set to miss cut in Texas
27 Mar
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Golf
Tiger Woods arrested and charged with driving under the influence after Florida car crash
Updated 27 Mar
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PGA Tour
Late bogey takes a little shine off Seamus Power's promising start in Houston
27 Mar
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