Rory McIlroy knows nothing comes easy at Augusta National

Shane Lowry was delighted to make a hole-in-one but just as pleased to give himself a chance to win the Masters on Sunday.

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.

Tom McKibbin left Augusta National with two stunning shots in his memory bank and a burning desire to make his second Masters appearance as soon as possible.

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.

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.

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