Rory McIlroy believes he’s made “pretty big strides” with his game after getting a “second opinion” from veteran coach Butch Harmon on how to fix his iron play as the Masters looms.

PADRAIG Harrington missed out on a Masters spot, but a closing 71 in the Valero Texas Open gave him his first top-10 finish on the PGA Tour for nearly two years.

Big-hitting David Carey sensationally Monday qualified for this week's $8.9 million Valero Texas Open on the PGA TOUR after being turned down for a grant by the Golf Ireland Professional Scheme for 2023.

Big-hitting David Carey has given himself a chance of making another Major appearance in next week's Masters Tournament after he sensationally Monday qualified for the $8.9 million Valero Texas Open in San Antonio last night.

RORY MCILROY and Leona Maguire endured rollercoaster days, but the Co Cavan star kept her title hopes very much alive in the US.

RORY McIlroy admits it would be “phenomenal” to see Tiger Woods make his comeback from serious leg injuries at Augusta National next week.

RORY MCILROY tees it up the week before the Masters for the first time in eight years, looking to play the freewheeling golf he needs to complete the career Grand Slam at Augusta.

JORDAN SPIETH’S odds of claiming his second green jacket shortened considerably last night when he ended a 1,351-day drought with a “monumental” two-shot victory in the Valero Texas Open.

Jordan Spieth birdied five of his last seven holes to card a five-under 67 and share the 540-hole lead with England’s Matt Wallace in the Valero Texas Open.