No longer like a man carrying a Ming vase across a slippery floor, the 2025 winner uses attack as the best form of defence

The defending champion is ‘a lot more relaxed’ but ‘just as motivated’ this year after finally winning at Augusta

Rory McIlroy is much more relaxed than he was before earning his first Masters victory last year, but remains motivated for a 2026 title defense.

No longer like a man carrying a Ming vase across a slippery floor, the 2025 winner uses attack as the best form of defence

The defending Masters champion shares lead with Sam Burns after an opening 67 at Augusta, while Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau both struggled

With the pomp and celebration of his Masters victory finished, Rory McIlroy reminded everyone he is back at Augusta to win again.

Six birdies in final seven holes for defending champion in his second round left Rory McIlroy in charge of the Masters at the halfway stage

Rory McIlroy says he will have to play better on Sunday if he is to defend his Masters title after letting slip a six-shot lead at Augusta National.

The final round of the Masters is coming Sunday, and Rory McIlroy is most definitely still in the running.

McIlroy saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.

Rory McIlroy didn’t lose this Masters on moving day, but he'll need to play like a champion on Sunday at Augusta.