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26th April 2025

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Defending champions McIlroy and Lowry remain in contention at Zurich Classic

Duo sign for third-round 61 at TPC Louisiana.

9 hrs ago

8

Golf

McIlroy and Lowry have disappointing finish to round but still in hunt at Zurich Classic

Updated 22 hrs ago

8

Last week

20th April 2025 - 26th April 2025

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25 Apr

7

Golf

McIlroy and Lowry kick off Zurich Classic title defence with opening 64

Updated 25 Apr

1

interaction

'The whole journey resonated with people' - McIlroy on Masters impact

23 Apr

7

Jose Maria Olazabal named as one of Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup vice-captains

23 Apr

2

the rorin' 20s

McIlroy freed of grand slam pressure a ‘scary’ prospect for rivals – Schauffele

23 Apr

3

Tee Times

Rory McIlroy returns to action at Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Shane Lowry

23 Apr

1

R&A 'optimistic' for Open at Portmarnock as Portrush primed for McIlroy mania

22 Apr

6

Golf

Justin Thomas wins RBC Heritage after playoff as Lowry finishes with 70

21 Apr

5

This month

April 2025

Signature behaviour

Si Woo Kim takes lead at Hilton Head as Lowry bounces back with 67

19 Apr

5

Back in action

McIlroy to return to action alongside Shane Lowry at Zurich Classic team event

19 Apr

0

as it stands

Leona Maguire 5 shots off lead at LA Championship

19 Apr

0

RBC Heritage

Lowry shoots 70, Fleetwood gets helping hand on comical 10th, and Thomas retains lead

18 Apr

7

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18 Apr

4

Golf

Shane Lowry seven back after leader Justin Thomas fires stunning 61 at RBC Heritage

Updated 17 Apr

4

Inspiration

I hope to see you soon – Ruben Amorim invites Rory McIlroy to Old Trafford

17 Apr

10

golf country

Why Ireland is the undisputed, pound-for-pound golfing champion

17 Apr

13

Golf

Lowry paired with Spieth at RBC Heritage in return to action after Masters

16 Apr

12

NBA

Butler and 'Batman' Curry shine as Warriors down Grizzlies to reach playoffs

16 Apr

3

Golf

McIlroy's Masterpiece a distilled version of the tortuous process that will inspire generations

Sportspeople will be enthused by the agony and perseverance underpinning path to Masters’ victory.

David Sneyd

15 Apr

1

HOME TOWN HERO

Rory McIlroy and his hometown: A tortured stew of identity politics

Holywood is the epitome of what the ‘Northern Ireland Dream’ could have been, if only they knew how to sell it.

Declan Bogue

14 Apr

6

History Maker

'A proud day for Ireland': McIlroy's dramatic Masters win hailed as 'a finish for the ages'

Updated 14 Apr

3

silent treatment

'He wouldn't talk to me' - Bryson on playing final Masters round with McIlroy

14 Apr

26

Champion

Rory McIlroy: 'I have dreamt about that moment for as long as I can remember'

14 Apr

39

masterful

'It’s taken a wee while': Holywood story as McIlroy's home golf club is put through the wringer

14 Apr

Try to make sense of that

Come on, you knew Rory McIlroy couldn't win the Masters in any way other than that

McIlroy completed the Grand Slam with an Experience Like no Other.

Gavin Cooney

14 Apr

19

The legacy is complete

Rory McIlroy completes astonishing Masters victory in play-off win over Justin Rose

14 Apr

74

As it happened

Rory McIlroy wins the Masters in mind-boggling drama

McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam in the only way he could.

Gavin Cooney

13 Apr

167

W6N

Italy defeat Scotland to secure first win of 2025 Women's Six Nations

13 Apr

1

in the zone

Watching Bridgerton and Zootopia - How Rory McIlroy dragged himself back in mix for Masters glory

13 Apr

3

final push

Rory McIlroy takes two-shot lead into final round of Masters

McIlroy fired two eagles and four birdies in a thrilling 66 to lead Bryson DeChambeau, who beat him to win the US Open last year.

13 Apr

35

as it stands

McIlroy leads midway through Masters third round

The Holywood native catapulted himself past overnight leader Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau.

Updated 12 Apr

43

Augusta

Here's the tee times and pairings for the third round at the Masters

12 Apr

0

Golf

McIlroy makes charge but Rose clings to Masters lead after second round

Shane Lowry and world number one Scottie Scheffler are both in a share of fifth.

12 Apr

9

The Masters

Rory McIlroy: 'I'm just really proud of myself with how I responded'

11 Apr

5

Golf

McIlroy and Lowry in contention at the Masters after brilliant second rounds

11 Apr

15

Questions and Answers

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11 Apr

5

Free

PodcastThe 42FM

Why do we care so much about Rory McIlroy now?

AnalysisThe Masters

How Rory McIlroy's dream Masters start unravelled

McIlroy played perfectly for 14 holes… and proceeded to undo it all with double-bogeys at 15 and 17.

Gavin Cooney

11 Apr

0

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