Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to retain Masters title

Rory McIlroy has become just the fourth golfer, and the first since Tiger Woods in 2002, to successfully defend his Masters title with a gritty display at Augusta National. Twelve months on from completing the grand slam at the iconic venue courtesy of a play-off, the 36-year-old added to his illustrious career with a sixth major following a one-shot win over Scottie Scheffler after a final round 71 to finish top of the pile on 12 under.

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Young in tie for lead as McIlroy falters – The Masters

Rory McIlroy stuttered to a third-round 73 to leave him tied with Cameron Young heading into the final day at Augusta National. McIlroy squandered a historic six-shot lead on day three while Young posted a scintillating 65 as he goes in search of his maiden major title. Sam Burns sits one shot behind the leaders while Shane Lowry is two back after carding a hole in one on the sixth hole to boost his chances.

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McIlroy races into historic lead at The Masters

Rory McIlroy opened up a commanding six-shot lead at the halfway point after a scintillating back nine in his second round at the Masters in Augusta, while Shane Lowry is tied for third going into the weekend.

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McIlroy and Burns set early pace – The Masters

Rory McIlroy made a superb start to the defence of his Masters title as he sits tied for the lead after an opening round 67 at Augusta. McIlroy, seeking to become the first player to win back-to-back Masters since Tiger Woods in 2002, registered six birdies and one dropped stroke to post a five-under-par tally, his round leaving him joint-leader alongside Sam Burns of the United States. Shane Lowry also made a fine start to his Masters tilt, the 2019 Open champion lying tied for sixth on two under.

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Xander Schauffele holds off Bryson DeChambeau to win US PGA Championship

Xander Schauffele holed a nervy six-foot birdie putt at the 18th to win his first major with a record score on a gripping final day at the US PGA Championship. The American held off the charging Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland to triumph on 21 under at Valhalla, Kentucky. Having led the tournament since equalling the best round at a major when he shot 62 in round one, the 30-year-old Californian finished with a six-under 65 to claim the Wanamaker Trophy by one shot.

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