Rory McIlroy was reluctant to admit he's “basking” in the glory of his Masters win, but he hopes he can enjoy a "mind shift” and be ready for his title defence come Wednesday night.

Maria Jose Marin set a new Championship record by two strokes with a 14-under 202 to win the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur.

LPGA rookie Lauren Walsh birdied four of her last six holes to open with a two-under 70 and share 11th place with Leona Maguire at the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas.

Beth Coulter hopes she can make it two wins in a row for Co Down when she tries to emulate 2025 Masters champion Rory McIlroy and win the Augusta National Women’s Amateur this week.

Irish international Beth Coulter has accepted an invitation to compete in the Augusta National Women's Amateur from April 1-4.

Lottie Woad of England leads by two strokes after the second round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur with a 36-hole score of five-under 139.

Scotland’s Hannah Darling took a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on Wednesday after a six-under 66.

PADRAIG HARRINGTON reckons "a low one" will give him a chance to challenge for victory - and a last-gasp Masters invitation - at the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio today.