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Rory McIlroy on the 18th green after winning the Masters.

Rory McIlroy, the baseball superstar and the inside story behind this moment

Rory McIlroy, weeping on his knees, will go down as one of the iconic images of golf. And it was captured by one of the most famous baseballers in history.

  • Iain Payten

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Rory McIlroy wins the Masters.

The eight wild moments that defined McIlroy’s Masters triumph

A double bogey to start his round, a nightmare chip shot into the water, stunning strokes from the trees – Rory McIlroy’s final round at Augusta had everything.

  • Tom Decent
Rory McIlroy’s winning putt.

McIlroy breaks Masters drought with remarkable victory in a play-off

Rory McIlroy has won the Masters in a dramatic play-off against Justin Rose. See how the action unfolded during the final round at Augusta.

  • Tom Decent
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, waves after making a putt on the 14th hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

McIlroy sets up shot to join golf’s most exclusive club. But a major nemesis stands in his way

Taking a two-shot lead into the final round of the Masters, Rory McIlroy has a chance to become the sixth player in history to win all four majors.

  • Iain Payten and Murray Wenzel
Jason Day on the 13th green at Augusta.

Under-radar Aussies in Masters mix as Scheffler looms and Couples makes stunning eagle

Jason Day is the best of the Aussies after the opening round at Augusta National.

  • Tom Decent
Poppy McIlroy sinks mammoth putt.

Rory McIlroy’s Masters quest could use a hand from his daughter

Four-year-old Poppy McIlroy showed up her World No. 2 father at Augusta National as he prepares to once again try for a career grand slam.

  • Bronte Gossling
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Ryan McCormick with tape on his mouth.

Anger issues: The golfer who taped his mouth shut and the role of fury in elite sport

A golfer with a temper so out of control he taped his own mouth shut brings to mind sporting greats.

  • Peter FitzSimons
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 08: Min Woo Lee of Australia and caddie Brian Martin speak on the 15th hole during a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Australian major winners say Min Woo Lee can be world No.1 – if he embraces the grind

He is already a social media star and enters the Masters as Australia’s leading contender. But Min Woo Lee has to embrace the grind to fulfil his potential.

  • Iain Payten
Norman 12th

‘My hands shake’: Why the most beautiful hole at The Masters terrifies everyone

The picturesque 12th hole at Augusta is famous for its azaleas and creekside charm. It also ends the Masters hopes of star golfers every year.

  • Iain Payten
Most of Donald Trump’s golf equipment is partly manufactured outside the United States.

Trump took a massive swing on tariffs against China. It may cost him personally

After announcing global tariffs that sent sharemarkets into a spin, Donald Trump went golfing. The impacts of his trade war should have been glaringly obvious.

  • Millie Muroi

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