Shane Lowry admitted he was too “down and dejected” to join Rory McIlroy for his Masters celebrations.

Rory McIlroy insisted last night that he has no plans to stop now as he looks to become the greatest European golfer of all time.

Rory McIlroy was thrilled to win his second Masters in front of his Mum and Dad and make his “outlandish” boyhood dreams come true.

Rory McIlroy etched his name alongside the Masters legends when he became just the fourth man to win back-to-back green jackets at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy knows nothing comes easy at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy’s “keep swinging” mantra is the key to his six-shot halfway lead and Paul McGinley reckons the Holywood star has found his true identity at last.

Rory McIlroy stepped on the gas coming down the stretch and fired a sensational 65 to ease into a record six-shot halfway lead at Augusta National.

The final round of the Masters broke out on Thursday and Augusta National showed its fangs right from the start.

Rory McIlroy came out swinging and ignited his bid for more Masters history by embracing his first-round nerves to grab an early share of the lead at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy is bracing himself for a massive test in his Masters defence and predicting a high winning score as Augusta National dries out.

Rory McIlroy might have a green jacket but he's as hungry as ever to add to his Major haul this week.

Rory McIlroy believes the Masters offers him the best chance to bulk up his Major CV

Shane Lowry insists he’s ready to “give it a good” run as he leads off the Irish contingent in the 90th Masters on Thursday.

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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.

Never losing hope is the key message of “Rory McIlroy: The Masters Wait,” which will hit Amazon Prime screens here on Monday.

Rory McIlroy will glide down Magnolia Lane next month believing it will be easier for him to become a multiple Masters champion after completing the career Grand Slam last year.

Rory McIlroy likely won’t play again before the Masters.