McIlroy joined an elite group of players to have won back-to-back green jackets.

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

McIlroy’s hometown Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted in cheers as he tapped in to seal a one-shot victory.

The Northern Irishman joined Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in an elite club of players to defend the crown.

The Englishman found four birdies in five holes to the turn lifted him to 12 under.

Cameron Young is the outright leader after moving to 12 under.

The 45-year-old Englishman’s solitary major came in the 2013 US Open in Merion.

Three second-half goals helped the Banner get past Dublin by 3-11 to 17 points.

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

The Irishman aced the sixth in the 2026 Masters.

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

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

The defending champion shot a 65 to add to his opening round 67, moving to 12-under-par for the tournament.

Six birdies in his last seven holes saw the Irishman post a 65 and a 12-under-par total to lead the Masters by six.

McIlroy’s Ryder Cup team-mates Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose are also in contention.

Englishman Hatton admitted he was “headless” on the first day at Augusta.

Wyndham Clark was four under par after an impressive second-round 68

The former US Open champion began with three birdies in his first four holes to close to within two of overnight leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns.

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket.

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket.

Woods is seeking treatment, believed to be in Switzerland, after being charged with driving under the influence.

The Northern Irishman was level par through seven holes, only two shots off the lead.

Reed was three under through two holes after a birdie-eagle start.

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

The defending Masters champion’s menu features the likes of elk sliders.

The Northern Irishman said ahead of his Masters defence: ‘There’s still a lot that I want to do’.

The Northern Irishman completed the career grand slam with an emotional play-off victory over Justin Rose 12 months ago.

The 15-time major winner has left the US to seek treatment after being charged with driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.

Police found two prescription opioid hydrocodone pills in Woods’ pockets when he was arrested.

His condition was ​not immediately clear, ‌ABC News said.

The 50-year-old looked in good shape physically as he hit a couple of drives over 300 yards, but was unable to prevent a 9-2 defeat.

The 50-year-old is in the line-up for his Jupiter Links team.

A dish inspired by his mother will also feature at the champion’s dinner on Tuesday, April 7th.

Defending champion McIlroy finished 46th at Sawgrass.

The Northern Irishman has a round scheduled with his father, Gerry, and Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley.

The 19-year-old world champion has identified the short-format setplay tournament in Milton Keynes as one of his key targets in 2026.

The world champion will face Gerwyn Price later on Sunday.

The world champion had claimed the first set with a 116 average.

The Rossies won the All-Ireland Plate title in Kiltoom last weekend. 

McIlroy is skipping Nicklaus’ annual event at Muirfield Village for the first time since 2017.

The Northern Irishman is scheduled to defend his Zurich Classic title next week ahead of the US PGA Championship in May.

McIlroy will host the Champions Dinner next year after his play-off win over Rose saw him become the sixth male player to win a career grand slam.

McIlroy will attempt to complete the career grand slam at the Masters.