I bumped into my father early on the morning of my wedding. He was sauntering down the main street of Port Jefferson with the overstuffed Sunday edition of the New York Times under his oxter. Already clean shaven, the most unlikely flaneur with a definite spring in his step. “What are you up to?” I … Read more
Rory McIlroy will return to Augusta to defend his Masters title next week Amie Wilson Sports writer 17:38, 31 Mar 2026 Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry (Image: Megan Briggs/TGL Golf via Getty Images) Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Zurich Classic, leaving Shane Lowry searching for a fresh playing partner for the esteemed team … Read more
Since 1977 there have been 24 different champions, most recently China’s Zhao Xintong who lifted the trophy in 2025, becoming the first champion from Asia. Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan share the record of seven crowns apiece. 1977 John Spencer bt Cliff Thorburn 25-21 1978 Ray Reardon bt Perrie Mans 25-18 1979 Terry Griffiths bt … Read more
Ronnie O’Sullivan has opened up about his form this season after he reached the final of the World Open; O’Sullivan was beaten by Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh who made a 147 in the final; next for O’Sullivan is the World Snooker Championship next month Last Updated: 23/03/26 11:14am Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed he had doubts over his … Read more
Rory McIlroy has gone for an upmarket menu for his champions dinner at the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, which will include one of his mother’s specialities – Rosie’s bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goats cheese – as part of the appetisers. And while Irish champ, an Ulster potato mainstay, will feature among the sides, … Read more
Could that be it for Rory McIlroy before he tees up at Augusta National Golf Club in defence of the Masters title? It looks like it, for the Northern Irishman – who closed with a 71 for level par 288 in The Players at TPC Sawgrass – is unlikely to add any further events to … Read more
RORY McIlroy’s private jet landed back in the United States after the Northern Irishman made a quick trip home to County Down, according to reports. The world number two was back in the country to celebrate his career Grand Slam after his Masters win at Augusta. 3 Rory McIlroy arrived back in Northern Ireland last … Read more
RORY McILROY’S wife Erica Stoll has made a major decision about their relationship following his Masters win. The Northern Irishman stormed to victory at Augusta last weekend to finally complete his career Grand Slam. 4 Erica Stoll has made a major decision about her relationship with Rory McIlroyCredit: Getty 4 The Masters winner and his … Read more
The saying “what’s for you won’t pass you by” is one that Rory McIlroy might have struggled to invest in based on his experiences in his 17 years competing at the Masters, right until the 73rd hole on a monumental Sunday evening in Georgia. In life, in sport and in a very practical way in … Read more
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI took a dig at ex Rory McIlroy after watching him win the Masters. Golf star McIlroy ended his Augusta nightmare by finally getting his hands on the sport’s top prize last weekend. 7 Caroline Wozniacki aimed a dig at ex Rory McIlroy after his Masters winCredit: Getty Images – Getty 7 McIlroy celebrated … Read more