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Donald Trump brands Rory McIlroy a ‘legend’ after second Masters triumph

US president praises 36-year-old’s victory under pressureMcIlroy beat world No 1 Scottie Scheffler by one shotDonald Trump called Rory McIlroy a “legend” as the United States president congratulated the Northern Irishman on his second Masters title. McIlroy held on for a one-shot victory over America’s world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, becoming the fourth player in the tournament’s 90-year history to …

'Good things come to those who wait': Rory McIlroy becomes repeat Masters champion on final day

Rory McIlroy has warned the rest of elite golf he will set further, lofty goals in his sport after a successful defence of the Masters.McIlroy prevailed at Augusta National by a shot over Scottie Scheffler, making the Northern Irishman just the fourth golfer in history to win the tournament back-to-back. While McIlroy will cherish his win, he has no plans to rest on his laurels.'I’ve waited so lon…

McIlroy reads 'really cool' Faldo message

Rory McIlroy reveals what fellow back-to-back Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo shared with him as the pair met following McIlroy's Green Jacket presentation at Augusta National.

The Masters that got away - Rose the nearly man again

Justin Rose says his latest run at the Masters was the "chance that got away" after falling short at Augusta once more.

Watch full BBC Sport NI interview with Masters champion McIlroy

Watch BBC Sport NI's full interview with 2026 Masters champion Rory McIlroy from Augusta National.

Where does McIlroy rank among greats after Masters defence?

Rory McIlroy has added a rare Masters defence to the career Grand Slam - now he is aiming to keep climbing the all-time list of major victories.

Donald hails Europe's 'best' as McIlroy nears majors record

Rory McIlroy says "I don't want to stop here" after emerging victorious from a rollercoaster final round to retain the Masters and match European great Sir Nick Faldo's haul of six major titles.

Rory McIlroy targets even loftier goals after winning back-to-back Masters titles

Northern Irishman vows not to rest on laurels after his sixth major winPlayer ‘not as emotional’ as last year but revels in ‘amazing’ winRory McIlroy has warned the rest of elite golf he will set further, lofty goals in his sport after a successful defence of the Masters.McIlroy prevailed at Augusta National by a shot over Scottie Scheffler, meaning the Northern Irishman becomes just the fourth go…

Five key shots that helped McIlroy win second Masters

BBC Sport NI looks back on the moments that won Rory McIlroy the 2026 Masters, his second title at Augusta National.

'Perseverance' has paid off - McIlroy on second Masters win

Rory McIlroy feels his "perseverance" has paid off after 17 unsuccessful Masters to now winning the Green Jacket two years in a row.

The Masters 2026: McIlroy retains title after thrilling final round – as it happened

️ Rory McIlroy became just the fourth player in history to win consecutive Green Jackets️ Official Leader BoardMarco Penge was making a good fist of his Masters debut. Especially as the 27-year-old from Crawley, the reigning Spanish Open champion, took a triple-bogey eight at the 2nd on Thursday. Not the most auspicious start to his Augusta National career, but he limited the first-round damage to…

McIlroy holds nerve to win second successive Masters

Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to shoot a one-under par final round to win the 2026 Masters at Augusta, one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler.

Rory McIlroy ignores Jack Nicklaus’s advice and tames the deadly 12th at Augusta | Andy Bull

Tom Watson wants to fill in the creek in front. The Golden Bear says play safe if the pin is on the right. McIlroy defied conventional wisdom and wonThere’s hot and then there’s the back nine on Sunday here when there are five players within two shots of the lead. The TV weathermen reckoned it was 30C, but then they weren’t at Amen Corner when Rory McIlroy was standing on the tee at Augusta Nation…

McIlroy underlines greatness by defending Masters title

Moments after winning the Masters last year, Rory McIlroy said it would be transformative. He has proved that by defending the title at Augusta National.

Rory McIlroy holds nerve to be the Master again as rivals succumb to tension

Winner joins Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods in retaining titleMcIlroy triumphs on 12 under by one shot from Scottie SchefflerYou are left wondering how on earth Augusta National managed to inflict such psychological torture on Rory McIlroy for all those years. Or maybe that is precisely the point, that ­McIlroy’s ending of his Masters misery in 2025 placed him into a fresh head space where failure is n…

'A rare repeat winner' - McIlroy retains Masters title

Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to sink the putt that means he wins the Masters for the second year in a row by one shot from Scottie Scheffler.

Sergio García warned after breaking club in Masters meltdown before carrying Jon Rahm’s bag

2017 champion tears up tee box after poor shot‘Next question’: Spaniard shuts down interviewerA winner on day four of the Masters was not even part of the remaining field. Robert MacIntyre, somewhere, surely raised a smile.The Scot was the recipient of widespread criticism on Thursday after offering a single-fingered salute to Augusta National when en route to a nine at the 15th. A range of explet…

Rory McIlroy aims for ‘freer’ state of mind in final round of Masters after losing six-shot lead

McIlroy visibly short of his best during one-over par 73‘I wish I was a few shots better off but I’m comfortable’Rory McIlroy hopes to benefit from a “freer” state of mind on the final day of the Masters, despite the defending champion conceding he will have to improve markedly from round three to retain the Green Jacket. McIlroy saw his six-stroke lead evaporate on Saturday, meaning he enters the…

Family fun and holes-in-one - the Masters tradition crossing generations

The Masters Par 3 contest is a unique tradition that features 90-year-old Gary Player holing birdie putts and nine-year-old Frankie Fleetwood focusing on hitting a green.

From Seve's dance to Tiger's triumph - how to take a great golf photo

Some of golf's iconic images - from Seve Ballesteros' celebration to Rory McIlroy's roar and Tiger Woods' exhilaration - and the stories behind them.

Will crash shake golf from its dependency on Woods?

Golf correspondent Iain Carter assesses what the impact of Tiger Woods' latest crash might be on his roles in golf.

The indoor evolution threatening to outstrip outdoor golf

Whisper it quietly, but by the end of 2028 it is predicted there will be more rounds of virtual golf played in the UK than outdoors ones.

From Aronimink to Zalatoris - an A-Z of golf in 2026

It could be a struggle to match the tumultuous highs of last year but there is still plenty to look forward to in the coming 12 months, writes Iain Carter.

The Chipping Forecast

Andrew, Iain and Eddie looks back at Scottie Scheffler's dominant win at Portrush.