McIlroy and Lowry keen to recharge after running out of steam in New Orleans
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are looking forward to recharging after another poor finish scuppered their bid to retain the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
McIlroy reflects: “I don't think I'll have to ever play a harder round of golf in my life”
Rory McIlroy believes coming through the toughest round of his life to win the Masters will give him the confidence to achieve more moments of golfing glory.
Lowry: “Rory’s always said to me that he’d retire a happy man if he won the green jacket”
Shane Lowry might have endured his toughest day in a major, but he was thrilled to see Rory McIlroy win the Masters and complete the career grand slam.
Nicklaus backs McIlroy to win more majors: “This will take the world off his shoulders”
Jack Nicklaus believes Rory McIlroy will go on to even greater success after taking the weight of the “world off his shoulders” with his epic Masters win.
DeChambeau gets silent treatment from McIlroy: “Didn't talk to me once all day”
Rory McIlroy gave Bryson DeChambeau the silent treatment in the final round of the Masters and that’s okay by European Ryder Cup insider Paul McGinley.
Green giant. - McIlroy's endless optimism pays off with epic Masters win
Rory McIlroy made his boyhood dream come true when he cast off the "burden" of his 2011 Masters collapse and joined the all-time greats by donning the green jacket at last.
Tearful McIlroy "honoured and thrilled" to win Masters
A tearful Rory McIlroy paid tribute to his parents Rosie and Gerry and said he was “honoured and thrilled” to become the first Irishman to win the Masters.
McGinley pulling for McIlroy Grand Slam: "The game needs this for the good of the game”
Paul McGinley believes Rory McIlroy has a point to prove today and admits he's pulling for a first Irish win in the Masters and a victory for the game itself.