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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the first tee of his final round at the Memorial Tournament yesterday around Muirfield. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy bogey pain at Memorial as Scottie Scheffler lifts title

Rory McIlroy has had little to smile about at this week's Masters

Mark McMahon's Masters diary: Why I'm doffing my cap to Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy plays a shot on the second hole during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club

Jack Nicklaus criticises Rory McIlroy over Masters concentration lapses

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts on the 11th tee during a practice round prior to the Masters tournament at Augusta National. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy delight at Tiger Woods support for Masters bid

Jon Rahm of Spain is awarded the Green Jacket by 2022 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler of the United States after winning the event in 2023

Who are the top contenders for Masters glory at Augusta?

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is bidding to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters for the first time

Rory McIlroy gets ‘golf lesson’ off Tiger Woods’ former coach Butch Harmon

Rory McIlroy reacts after making a putt on the second hole during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Golf Course in Orlando, Florida

Rory McIlroy dismisses speculation of LIV Golf move

Morning View

Editorial: Rory McIlroy shows the patience to get back near the very top of golf

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the Memorial Tournament

Rory McIlroy's second-round boost around Memorial

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy

OPINION: Rory McIlroy has weekend opportunity to win at US PGA

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy heads into his latest bid for Masters glory and a career grand slam in relaxed mood

Rory McIlroy 'breakthrough' key to relaxed mood for Masters bid

Scottie Scheffler is awarded the Green Jacket by 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama of Japan during the Green Jacket Ceremony after he won the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia.

Can Scottie Scheffler become only the fourth player to retain Masters title?

Despite losing his semi-final of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play from two up with three to play, McIlroy left Austin Country Club feeling “really bullish” about the state of his game and his chances of completing the career grand slam at Augusta. The world number two also revealed he was fitting in a second scouting trip to the course, despite having already played 54 holes there recently. McIlroy’s final round of 64 last year was a thrilling reminder of his capabilities and a missed cut in 2021 is the only real blemish on his Masters record over the last nine years.

Five contenders to wear the Green Jacket at this year's Masters

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy must wait for that magic fifth major as a mixed final round yesterday of 69 left his US Open bid over joint fifth on two under behind champion Matthew Fitzpatrick. Pic by Getty.

Rory McIlroy tied fifth as Matt Fitzpatrick wins US Open at Brookline

Tiger Woods plays his shot on the second hole during the first round of the Masters

Tiger Woods has mixed start to Masters bid after timely reminder of 2019 win

England's Lee Westwood

Lee Westwood targets breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record of oldest Masters winner

Lee Westwood will take inspiration from his links to Jack Nicklaus as he attempts to break the 18-time major winner’s record of oldest Masters champion.

Sports Desk

Rory McIlroy. Pic by PA.

Masters glory would make Rory McIlroy ‘a legend’ for Nick Dougherty

Retro ride: Mazda Cosmo Sport 110 S is a hero for the ages

Letter to the editor

Shame on my hero Jack Nicklaus for backing the cheat Donald Trump

Manager Gordon Strachan (left) with new Coventry City signing Robbie Keane, in 1999.

Flashback: Robbie Keane joins Coventry in recordBritish £6M fee for teenage foot...

USA's Jack Nicklaus waves to the crowds on the eighteenth hole at St Andrews in 2005.

Flashback: Jack Nicklaus brings curtain down on glittering career at St Andrews ...

Golfer Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara in 1970 with the trophy he won at the Open Championship. Pic by PA.

FLASHBACK: Jack Nicklaus captures second Open crown

Newly-crowned US Open champion Rory McIlroy in 2011 with the trophy at Holywood Golf Club. Pic by PA.

Top 10: The Majors

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy keen to start Masters preparations ‘as late as possible’

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy eyes Masters glory after being named Player of the Year

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy believes a reborn Tiger Woods could play for next decade

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club

Rory McIlroy fails to master consistency in third round at Augusta

Rory McIlroy's membership of golf's most exclusive club will remain on hold after an erratic third round of the 83rd Masters.

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Rory McIlroy during a practice round at Augusta. Pic by Getty Images.

Masters: Jack Nicklaus backing Rory McIlroy to shine at Augusta

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy playing mind games before Masters

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th green during the final round of The PLAYERS Championship on The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy: I have just got to do my thing if I want to join elite golfing Gra...

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy comes to terms with challenge of completing career Grand Slam

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy during preview day three of the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Paris.

Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy says Europe can't focus solely on Woods factor

Rory McIlroy during his final round yesterday

GOLF: Rory McIlroy finishes joint eighth as Bryson DeChambeau wins Memorial Tour...

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy sure he can add to majors tally

Jon Rahm, of Spain, and Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland,

GOLF: Rory McIlroy the one to beat at Masters claims Jack Nicklaus

Rory McIlroy

GOLF: Rory McIlroy off to slow start at US PGA Championships

Graeme Mcdowell reacts to a shot on the 15th hole

US OPEN GOLF: Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell are off the psace after first rou...

World number two Rory McIlroy.

GOLF: Rory feeling Masters strain

Rory McIlroy admits he will not be "fulfilled" until he wins the Masters and becomes just the sixth player to complete the career grand slam.

Rory McIlroy reveals he 'wouldn't be fulfilled' without Masters green jacket

Northern Irelands Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy puts Grand Slam bid to back of his mind

A furry golfer on Lockgreen

Roamer goes golfing!

File photo dated 15-07-2015 of Arnold Palmer acknowledging the crowd on the 18th during the Champions Challenge at St Andrews, Fife

Tributes pour in for '˜The King' Arnold Palmer following death at 87

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during the practice day at Royal Troon

Justin Rose claims Olympics are important to top golfing stars

Rory McIlroy with the Irish Open trophy

Relieved Rory McIlroy is hoping to build on Irish Open win as he prepares for Me...

Danny Willett

Danny Willett wins the Masters after Jordan Spieth suffers dramatic collapse

Rory McIlroy indicates the direction of his tee shot on the eighth hole

MASTERS GOLF: Rory McIroy endures miserable third day at Masters but remains in ...

Rory McIlroy hits from a bunker on the fourth hole

MASTERS GOLF: Rory McIlroy determined to complete '˜Grand Slam' at Augusta

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy flying below the radar in attempt to break Masters duck

Rory McIlroy tees off on the seventh hole during a practice round at Augusta

Rory McIlroy believes there is no time like the present to complete Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy hits from the fifth tee during the final round of the Cadillac Championship

Rory McIlroy fades in Doral as Adam Scott wins WGC title