The Masters is the only major that McIlroy is yet to win

The US Open champion, who has finished sixth and fourth in the last two years, will partner two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson and US PGA champion Jimmy Walker

The 14-time major winner confirms he will not play at Augusta this year

From Britain's Olympic success and Leicester City's historic Premier League title to Russian doping and cycling controversy, the Independent takes at look back at the world of sport across 2016

Spieth saw a five-shot lead disappear over three holes to miss out on consecutive Masters Championship wins

Willett took full advantage of Jordan Spieth's final round collapse to win his first Major championship

Spieth's double-bogey at the 12th saw him lose a five-shot lead and allow Willett to surge ahead to claim an incredible victory

Ooshuizen's ball deflected off JB Holmes' to roll into the hole on the 16th

Rory McIlroy ended day two of The Masters closely tailing rival, and defending champion, Jordan Spieth after an excellent round at Augusta National.

All the action as it happens from Augusta National

In tough conditions this was a 71 that felt like a 66 for the Northern Irishman

Latest score from day two at Augusta

The latest standings on day one of the tournament 

Probably not but the new guard give reason to hope

A look at every hole and the level of difficulty it will pose

The tee-times and groupings for the first two days of action at Augusta have been confirmed