Rory McIlroy

Fans blast Rory McIlroy over his comments after losing Masters lead

Apr 11, 2026 @ 9:25pm

Larry Brown Sports

The first two rounds of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., felt like nothing more than part of a ceremony for an eventual Rory McIlroy coronation. The Northern Irishman held a six-shot lead through 36 holes. That lead has now completely evaporated following a brutal Saturday from McIlroy, paired … The post Fans blast Rory McIlroy over his comments after losing Masters lead appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Augusta Changed the Mood, Not the Mission, for Rory McIlroy

Apr 11, 2026 @ 9:01pm

For both players and patrons, the walk out of Augusta National on Saturday evening felt nothing like the one that had been building the first two days. For much of this week, Rory McIlroy looked as though he was moving with the kind of calm that usually belongs to a player who has found both his ...

Cameron Young gets 100% real on climbing up Masters leaderboard on Day 3

Apr 11, 2026 @ 8:15pm

The Masters looked like it was on a path to be a runaway for Rory McIlroy after two rounds. Thanks to Cameron Young, that is no longer the case after he fired a brilliant 7 under par 65 on Moving Day. Young and McIlroy are tied for the Masters lead after three rounds with scores […] The post Cameron Young gets 100% real on climbing up Masters leaderboard on Day 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Scottie Scheffler calls out ‘terrible question’ from reporter at the Masters

Apr 11, 2026 @ 8:15pm

Awful Announcing

Two-time Masters Tournament champion Scottie Scheffler shot a 65 on Saturday, good for his career-low round in the Masters and tied for the best round of the day at Augusta National Golf Club. The seven-under performance moved Scheffler into a tie for seventh place entering Sunday’s final round, four shots behind co-leaders Rory McIlroy and…

Rory McIlroy's six-shot Masters lead is GONE: Reigning champion's errors leave him level with Cameron Young ahead of thrilling final day at Augusta

Apr 11, 2026 @ 7:55pm

Daily Mail US Sport

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT AUGUSTA: From the impossibly large advantage of six strokes, McIlroy coughed up the lot to Cameron Young to tee up a final-round showdown we never expected.

Devout Catholic Cameron Young reveals shot at Masters glory won't keep him from church before Augusta showdown with Rory McIlroy

Apr 11, 2026 @ 7:49pm

Daily Mail US Sport

ISABEL BALDWIN AT AUGUSTA: While he will be praying to the golfing god at the cathedral of pines on Sunday, Young insisted that the orthodox form of worshipping will first be taking place.

Cam Young chases down Rory McIlroy to set up epic Masters Sunday

Apr 11, 2026 @ 7:43pm

This was a Masters moving day for the ages.

Rory McIlroy blows record six-shot Masters lead after Cam Young masterclass as chasing pack closes in on Irishman

Apr 11, 2026 @ 7:21pm

EVERYONE at Augusta – and probably in every corner of the golfing globe – was asking the same question: “What the heck have they done with Rory McIlroy?”. For most…

Rory McIlroy makes ‘green jacket’ admission amid incredible early-tournament Masters success

Apr 11, 2026 @ 7:14pm

Rory McIlroy did not have the same kind of round on Moving Day that he did in the second round of the Masters, but he still has the confidence to fight for a championship that comes from being the defending champion. McIlroy had established himself as the leader for the tournament with his brilliant round […] The post Rory McIlroy makes ‘green jacket’ admission amid incredible early-tournament Masters success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Scottie Scheffler storms into Masters contention to pile further pressure on Rory McIlroy ahead of mouthwatering Augusta finish

Apr 11, 2026 @ 7:08pm

Daily Mail US Sport

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT AUGUSTA: After two tepid days, Scheffler clicked and then he snapped. As McIlroy wobbled, he shot a brilliant, bogey-free 65 that puts him at -7 and right back in the mix.

Spiky Scottie Scheffler snaps at Masters reporter's 'terrible question' despite stunning round at Augusta

Apr 11, 2026 @ 6:53pm

Daily Mail US Sport

The two-time Masters champion carded a sparkling seven-under-par 65 to surge to seven under for the tournament as golf's biggest names attempted to hunt down runaway leader Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy stumbles on day 3 of the Masters, opens door for Cameron Young, other challengers

Apr 11, 2026 @ 6:37pm

Rory McIlroy was immaculate in the first two rounds of the Masters. He entered Saturday with a six-stroke lead, the largest in Masters history through 36 holes. However, he somehow managed to lose that lead during the third round, opening the door for Cameron Young and the rest of the pack. McIlroy managed to blow […] The post Rory McIlroy stumbles on day 3 of the Masters, opens door for Cameron Young, other challengers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Patrick Reed-Rory McIlroy beef history, from 2022 LIV-PGA lawsuit subpoena to 2023 Dubai confrontation – sportingnews.com

Apr 11, 2026 @ 6:29pm

Patrick Reed-Rory McIlroy beef history, from 2022 LIV-PGA lawsuit subpoena to 2023 Dubai confrontation sportingnews.com

Rory McIlroy’s Masters lead slips away after brutal sequence

Apr 11, 2026 @ 6:22pm

Larry Brown Sports

Rory McIlroy lost his lead at The Masters on the back nine Saturday, with one sequence in particular hastening his fall. McIlroy entered Saturday at -12 with a six-stroke lead, but saw it slip away thanks to a few poorly-timed bogeys and strong play from rivals. His day was best summed up on No. 11, … The post Rory McIlroy’s Masters lead slips away after brutal sequence appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Author of Trump golf book complains Rory McIlroy is going to 'screw' Masters Sunday

Apr 11, 2026 @ 6:15pm

Irish Star Sport

Rory McIlroy stormed to a dominant lead through 36 holes of The Masters, and Rick Reilly - who authored a book on Donald Trump which also covered his golf etiquette, or lack thereof - spoke out

Scottie Scheffler makes real confession after 65 on day 3 of Masters

Apr 11, 2026 @ 6:10pm

Scottie Scheffler did not play the like the Masters favorite through the first two rounds of the first major tournament of the year. However, after trailing by 12 strokes after 36 holes, Scheffler found his game on Moving Day and fired a 7 under par 65 to shoot his way back into contention. “Feel like […] The post Scottie Scheffler makes real confession after 65 on day 3 of Masters appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Scottie Scheffler Gets Right Back Into The Masters With Career Day, And It Could've Been Even Better

Apr 11, 2026 @ 5:43pm

Scottie Scheffler surged back into Masters contention with a career day, but believes his round could’ve been even better.

Here comes Scottie — Scheffler lurks in Rory McIlroy's shadow at Masters – sportingnews.com

Apr 11, 2026 @ 5:36pm

Here comes Scottie — Scheffler lurks in Rory McIlroy's shadow at Masters sportingnews.com

Shane Lowry's absurd hole-in-one collection after latest Masters magic

Apr 11, 2026 @ 5:12pm

Irish Star Sport

Shane Lowry has an absurd hole-in-one collection after his latest Masters magic, notching his second career ace at the famed course as he chases his close friend Rory McIlroy on the leaderboard

Shane Lowry gets his 2nd career Masters hole-in-one

Apr 11, 2026 @ 4:50pm

Larry Brown Sports

Shane Lowry became the first player in the history of The Masters tournament to collect two career hole-in-ones at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Lowry aced No. 6 on Saturday on a perfect shot. He got a rousing ovation from the patrons and pumped his fists enthusiastically. Needing one stroke on No. 6, … The post Shane Lowry gets his 2nd career Masters hole-in-one appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Rory McIlroy spills on his unconventional Masters prep – involving a $50m private jet and 'dinners with wife Erica'

Apr 11, 2026 @ 4:33pm

Daily Mail US Sport

The defending champion has been making use of his $50million private jet to fly back and forth to Augusta National for extra practice sessions on the course.

Shane Lowry becomes first player ever to hit two Masters hole-in-ones sparking Augusta crowd meltdown

Apr 11, 2026 @ 4:27pm

SHANE LOWRY wrote his name into the history books after sensationally becoming the first ever golfer to notch a hole-in-one TWICE at the Masters. The Irishman, 39, sparked wild scenes…

What Rory McIlroy Means to Northern Ireland Is Bigger Than Golf

Apr 11, 2026 @ 4:07pm

There are some athletes whose greatness belongs to the scoreboard. Then there are the rare few whose success begins to feel like it belongs to an entire people. Rory McIlroy has long been that kind of figure in Northern Ireland. Yes, he is one of the most gifted golfers of his generation. Yes, he ...

Scottie Scheffler surging up Masters leaderboard with massive day 3

Apr 11, 2026 @ 3:07pm

Day 2 of the Masters was a rough one for Scottie Scheffler. He ended Friday going two over, making him even entering the third day of the tournament. Scheffler has seemingly found his groove on Saturday, though, as he is surging up the leaderboards with his brilliant play. Scottie Scheffler, who is 29 years old, […] The post Scottie Scheffler surging up Masters leaderboard with massive day 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.