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.

Shane Lowry rolled with the punches like a heavyweight champion and cancelled out an early four-putt with a hole-out eagle at the 13th to open with a two-under 70 at the Masters.

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.

Jon Rahm is convinced he will be a member of the European Ryder Cup team at Adare Manor.

Tom McKibbin will make his Masters debut this week, dreaming about making the trip down Magnolia Lane an annual pilgrimage.

Patrick Reed does not believe he’s golf’s forgotten man as he chases his second Masters title at Augusta National this week.

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.

Can Rory McIlroy continue to add Majors to his CV? That depends say Paul McGinley and Brandel Chamblee.

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

Shane Lowry is seeking a Masters boost at the Texas Children's Houston Open.

Tiger Woods has yet to make up his mind about playing in the Masters but he insists he will keep “trying” to make his competitive return at Augusta National in three weeks.

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.

Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A have jointly announced that the winners or top finishers in six national opens will receive invitations to the Masters and The Open.