Masters 2017: How Garcia consigned nearly man tag to history 

“I thought I’d had it on 18,” said Sergio Garcia after his dramatic Masters play-off triumph over Justin Rose early yesterday at Augusta.

Masters 2017: Rory McIlroy believes he's getting close to taming Augusta 

Rory McIlroy is the only player to have finished in the top 10 in each of the last four Masters, but another statistic may well give the World No.2 cause for concern.

Rory McIlroy reveals he will be married before Players Championship 

Rory McIlroy has revealed he will be a married man ahead of the Players Championship next month.

Rory McIlroy 'encouraged' after latest top-10 Masters finish 

Rory McIlroy is the only player to have finished in the top 10 in each of the last four Masters, but another statistic may well give the world number two cause for concern.

Masters 2017: Sergio Garcia wins at Augusta 

Five years after claiming he was not good enough to win a major, Sergio Garcia proved himself wrong in thrilling fashion by beating Justin Rose in a play-off for the Masters early this morning at Augusta.

Masters 2017: McIlroy is a top ten hit but knows he must raise his game 

Rory McIlroy admitted he had simply not played well enough after his third attempt to complete the career grand slam failed to spark into life at Augusta National.

Masters 2017: Els philosophical after finishing last in what could be his Augusta swansong 

Ernie Els bowed out of the Masters after 23 appearances dating back to his debut at Augusta in 1994.

Augusta diary: A truly unforgettable week at The Masters 

The Masters. A tournament in which players are "invitees", spectators are "patrons", and members of Augusta National Golf Club present the Masters to a standard of excellence which demands constantly evolving improvement.

'Not good enough': Rory McIlroy can't get himself in the mix at the Masters 

Rory McIlroy admitted he had simply not played well enough after his third attempt to complete the career grand slam failed to spark into life at Augusta National.

Live US Masters Day 4: Tee-off times, leaderboard, course guide - Can Rory McIlroy... 

Justin Rose stormed into contention to claim a second major title as Jordan Spieth wrote another remarkable chapter in his history with Augusta National.

US Masters tee-off times Day 4, final round at Augusta National 

Today’s Masters tee-off times at Augusta National - USA unless stated, all times BST.

Rory McIlroy: I'll need to be at my best to have a chance of Masters victory 

Rory McIlroy believes he will need to match his best ever score at Augusta National to stand a chance of winning the Masters after a frustrating third round.

Justin Rose holds share of Masters lead as Jordan Spieth makes his move 

Justin Rose stormed into contention to claim a second major title as Jordan Spieth wrote another remarkable chapter in his history with Augusta National.

Freddie Couples defies odds to remain in hunt for second green jacket at Augusta 

Freddie Couples rolled back the years to finish one under after a round of 70 yesterday. The popular 1992 Masters champion had carded a round of 73 on Thursday and produced some fine golf to leave himself just three shots behind the leaders going into the third round.

Opening hole proves Augusta champion Danny Willett's nemesis once again 

Defending champion Danny Willett suffered more misery on the opening hole at Augusta. Willett suffered a dreaded shank on the 445-yard par four on his way to a quadruple-bogey eight, having carded a double-bogey six there in his opening 73.

Shane Lowry's bid is blown away as Augusta shows its bite 

Shane Lowry suffered a walking nightmare in the second round at Augusta National. Lowry had a Jekyll and Hyde experience over the first 36 holes, and he never saw it coming.

I'll crank up the pressure on Masters rivals, vows McIlroy 

Rory McIlroy's quest to become the sixth player to win a career Grand Slam by claiming this weekend's Masters remains on course and he's vowed to move through the gears in today's third round.

Rory McIlroy still has Masters glory in his sights 

Rory McIlroy targeted a fast start to his third round of the Masters to erase the memory of a costly stroke of bad luck on day two at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy happy to bounce back after rough start in the Masters 

Rory McIlroy was delighted to salvage an opening 72 in the Masters, even though it left him seven shots off the lead held by American Charley Hoffman.

Defending champion Danny Willett misses cut at the Masters 

Danny Willett became the first defending champion to miss the cut in the Masters since 2004 as Sergio Garcia set his sights on an overdue maiden major title at Augusta National.

Masters 2017: Johnson gutted after freak injury ruins dream 

Dustin Johnson's frustration after his late withdrawal from the Masters was evident: "It sucks," he said. The World No.1, and red-hot favourite to win at Augusta and claim his second Major championship following his 2016 US Open victory, could not believe his bad luck.

Masters 2017: Happy Rory McIlroy fights back to keep dream alive 

Rory McIlroy declared himself happy with his day's work at the US Masters after he battled back to a level-par opening round of 72 at Augusta National.

Masters 2017: Resilient Rory McIlroy recovers from poor start to get into mix 

Rory McIlroy produced an impressive back nine at Augusta National to recover and record a level-par opening round of 72. A disappointing front nine from the Holywood man was quickly erased by a three-under back nine that brings him back towards the top of the leaderboard...

Masters 2017: Sullivan soothes the pain after last year’s nightmare 

Andy Sullivan’s second experience of the Masters proved far more enjoyable than the first, despite having to contend with more than just the elements at a windswept Augusta.

Fowler fails to handle the windy conditions at Augusta 

Rickie Fowler made two early birdies but a costly late blemish saw him shoot a one-over 73 in the first round of the Masters on Thursday at windy Augusta National Golf Club.

Danny Willett and Rory McIlroy left trailing in Charley Hoffman's wake 

Defending champion Danny Willett and Rory McIlroy both produced battling performances on a highly eventful first day of the Masters, but still found themselves well adrift of inspired leader Charley Hoffman.

Dustin Johnson withdraws from Masters 2017 after injuring his back in fall 

World number one Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from the Masters after injuring his back in a fall on Wednesday.

Masters 2017: Fully prepared McIlroy feels right at home at Augusta 

Rory McIlroy looked as if he was out for a stroll in the garden as he completed his final preparations for the 81st Masters at Augusta National yesterday.

Masters 2017: Favourite Dustin Johnson an injury doubt after fall 

World No.1 Dustin Johnson is a serious doubt for the Masters after injuring his back in a "serious fall" yesterday, his agent has confirmed. Johnson, who has won his last three events and was favourite to win a second Major title at Augusta National, suffered the fall in his...

Masters 2017: Hatton optimistic of a second green jacket on debut 

Tyrrell Hatton's experience of Augusta National had been limited to a video game until recently, but the world No.15 is already in possession of a green jacket of the type traditionally presented to the Masters champion.

Quick-fire start crucial to green jacket bid: McIlroy 

Focused Rory McIlroy believes it is imperative to start with an under-par round today at Augusta - if he is to stand a chance of winning this year's Masters and a magnificent career Grand Slam.

Rory McIlroy targets strong start at Augusta in pursuit of Masters breakthrough 

They say the Masters does not start until the back nine on Sunday, an adage borne out by Jordan Spieth's dramatic collapse and Danny Willett's subsequent triumph last year.

US Masters: Mum improving and winning would be icing on cake, says Jason Day 

Former world number one Jason Day is prepared for an emotional overload if he can win a second major title in the Masters, which starts tomorrow.

US Masters: Rory McIlroy admits he’s a pain as he targets glory at Augusta 

Rory McIlroy has revealed he turns into a “complete p***k” during the Masters as he feels the strain of trying to complete the career grand slam.

US Masters: Jack Nicklaus tells Rory McIlroy me how to be boss in Augusta 

Rory McIlroy may have been called a "badass" by Jordan Spieth, but he will heed Jack Nicklaus' advice to employ a conservative approach as he tries to complete the career grand slam.

US Masters: Willett orders up a taste of home for Champions Dinner at Augusta 

Danny Willett unsurprisingly remained true to his Yorkshire roots as he revealed his choice of menu for last night’s Champions Dinner at Augusta.

Trump backlash gives McIlroy pause for thought 

Rory McIlroy admits he would "think twice" before agreeing to another round of golf with United States President Donald Trump following the backlash he has received.

World number one Dustin Johnson drawn in final group for Masters opening round 

World number one Dustin Johnson faces a lengthy wait before beginning his bid for a fourth straight victory and a second major title in this week's Masters.

Rory McIlroy aiming for Masters glory to complete career Grand Slam 

Rory McIlroy is bidding to join an exclusive club of players who have won all four major titles by winning the Masters at Augusta National this week.

Beem wants rule change after Thompson's belated penalty 

Former US PGA champion Rich Beem believes a time limit should be imposed on television viewers reporting rules infractions following the controversial end to the ANA Inspiration.

Masters: Lowry is confident he has the answers to pass Augusta quiz 

Far from the madding crowd, Shane Lowry's relaxation in the build-up to only his third Masters involves a sport close to his heart - hurling. But there's a problem.

Masters: Jason Day has regained focus after mother's surgery 

Former World No.1 Jason Day said he is in "a much better place" after his mother underwent surgery in her battle against lung cancer.

Rory McIlroy: I won't be fulfilled until I win the Masters 

Rory McIlroy admits he will not be "fulfilled" until he wins the Masters and becomes just the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam.

McIlroy reveals he 'wouldn't be fulfilled' without Masters green jacket 

Rory McIlroy admits he will not be "fulfilled" until he wins the Masters and becomes just the sixth player to complete the career grand slam.

Padraig Harrington: I'd still be telling the public to have a bet on me to win the Masters at... 

Padraig Harrington sits in the kitchen of his Rathmichael home, two Claret Jugs on the island counter next to a couple of laptops.

Rory McIlroy agrees staggering $100m deal with Nike 

Rory McIlroy is set to earn an eye-watering $100million (£80 million) over the next 10 years from an extended sponsorship contract with Nike.

Rory McIlroy told to rediscover focus as he hunts career grand slam at Masters 

Rory McIlroy must rediscover the focus which delivered a USD 11.5million payday in order to complete the career grand slam at the Masters.

One Direction star on the lookout for the next Rory McIlroy 

Niall Horan just can’t get enough of Northern Ireland. The One Direction star is coming back to the province this August for the Northern Ireland Open golf tournament, presented by Modest! Golf.

McIlroy joined by Clarke and McDowell in bid for home glory at the Irish Open 

Darren Clarke and Graeme McDowell will add their Major clout to the Northern Ireland contingent at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open when they join defending champion and tournament host Rory McIlroy at Portstewart Golf Club from July 6 to 9.

Tiger's Augusta breakthrough was mind over matter and made him golf's master 

The walk from the ninth green to the 10th tee at Augusta National takes less than a minute, but the significance of that brief period of time on April 10, 1997 cannot be underestimated.