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Rory McIlroy plans to keep his focus after surging clear at Masters

Rory McIlroy plans to keep his focus after surging clear at Masters

Six birdies in his last seven holes saw the Irishman post a 65 and a 12-under-par total to lead the Masters by six.

Rory McIlroy moves clear to strengthen grip on defence of Masters title

Rory McIlroy moves clear to strengthen grip on defence of Masters title

McIlroy’s Ryder Cup team-mates Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose are also in contention.

Tyrrell Hatton’s transformation plays him into contention at the Masters

Tyrrell Hatton’s transformation plays him into contention at the Masters

Englishman Hatton admitted he was “headless” on the first day at Augusta.

Rory McIlroy claims share of lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters victories

Rory McIlroy claims share of lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters victories

Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly

Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly

Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy

Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy

Patrick Reed off to a flyer as Rory McIlroy begins Masters defence

Patrick Reed off to a flyer as Rory McIlroy begins Masters defence

Rory McIlroy says career grand slam has not dimmed desire for further glory

Rory McIlroy says career grand slam has not dimmed desire for further glory

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman said ahead of his Masters defence: ‘There’s still a lot that I want to do’.

Rory McIlroy wants to eke out last remnants of his year with green jacket

Rory McIlroy wants to eke out last remnants of his year with green jacket

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman completed the career grand slam with an emotional play-off victory over Justin Rose 12 months ago.