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Golf The Masters

Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to retain Masters title

April 13, 2026 admin 0 Comments Aaron Rai, Augusta, Augusta National, Brooks Koepka, Gary Woodland, Golf, Golf major, Golf Major Championships, Golf major news, Golf majors, Golf news, Golf tournaments, Haotong Li, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, Kristoffer Reitan, Kurt Kitayama, Michael Brennan, Nick Taylor, Patrick Reed, Rory McIlroy, Rory McIlroy Masters Champion, Rory McIlroy news, Rory McIlroy retains Masters title, Rory McIlroy wins The Masters, Sam Burn, Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry, The Masters, The Masters 2026, The Masters day 4, The Masters final round, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Wyndham Clark, Xander Schauffele

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

April 12, 2026 admin 0 Comments Aaron Rai, Augusta, Augusta National, Brooks Koepka, Gary Woodland, Golf, Golf major, Golf Major Championships, Golf major news, Golf majors, Golf news, Golf tournaments, Haotong Li, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, Kristoffer Reitan, Kurt Kitayama, Michael Brennan, Nick Taylor, Patrick Reed, Rory McIlroy, Rory McIlroy news, Sam Burn, Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry, The Masters, The Masters 2026, The Masters day 3, The Masters round 3, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Wyndham Clark, Xander Schauffele

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

April 11, 2026 admin 0 Comments Aaron Rai, Augusta, Augusta National, Brooks Koepka, Gary Woodland, Golf, Golf major, Golf Major Championships, Golf major news, Golf majors, Golf news, Golf tournaments, Haotong Li, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, Justin Rose, Kristoffer Reitan, Kurt Kitayama, Michael Brennan, Nick Taylor, Patrick Reed, Rory McIlroy, Rory McIlroy news, Sam Burn, Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, Shane Lowry, The Masters, The Masters 2026, The Masters day 2, The masters round 2, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Wyndham Clark, Xander Schauffele

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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