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Golf

April
April 2026
The ace is back
Hole-in-one specialist Shane Lowry does it again at Augusta National
11 Apr
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majestic
McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday
McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.
The 42
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
11 Apr
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13
amen corner
'It's crippled more people than polio' - A day at the Masters' famous, treacherous 12th hole
We spent Friday following the drama at the signature hole of Augusta National.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
11 Apr
2.8k
3
Reaction
'I've shot 12-under but it hasn't all been amazing' - McIlroy's ominous message after stunning Masters start
11 Apr
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majestic
McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday
McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
11 Apr
5.4k
1
Golf
Rory McIlroy leads the Masters by six shots, Shane Lowry in tie for fourth
The 42
Updated 10 Apr
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16
Golf
Rory McIlroy six clear after stunning Masters second round, Shane Lowry in tie for fourth
Updated 10 Apr
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14
irish cuisine
It's his menu, not ours: Let's not rush to criticise Rory McIlroy's choice of dinner
Patrick Hanlon
Updated 10 Apr
14.4k
16
The Masters
Rory McIlroy shares lead at the Masters after helter-skelter 67
The 42
Updated 10 Apr
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13
up and down
Lowry happy with his reaction to early 'mishap' across rollercoaster Masters round
Lowry double-bogeyed the fourth hole but reacted well to sign for a two-under round of 70.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
9 Apr
1.5k
2
swinging free
Rory McIlroy is unburdened and dangerous
McIlroy showed all of his experience and his new-found comfort at Augusta National for his lowest opening round score in 15 years.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
9 Apr
2.0k
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The Masters
Rory McIlroy shares the early clubhouse lead after helter-skelter 67 at Augusta
McIlroy and Sam Burns are safely in the clubhouse on five-under par.
9 Apr
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Call it
Poll: Who do you think will win the 2026 Masters?
9 Apr
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2026 Masters
England's Aaron Rai wins Par-3 Contest to risk Masters curse
8 Apr
1.3k
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the big preview
Stories and intrigues aplenty as Rory McIlroy gets set to defend his Masters title
Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have ever defended the green jacket – can Rory McIlroy join that elite group?
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
8 Apr
2.1k
1
Shane Lowry
'Jeez, that’s dream stuff': Shane Lowry on the chances Rory McIlroy could be handing him a green jacket
The 42
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
8 Apr
7.3k
10
champions dinner
'People keep asking, why didn’t you go more Irish?’: McIlroy hosts dinner for Masters winners
The 42
8 Apr
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food for thought
McIlroy hosts champions' dinner for 32 former Masters winners – with grilled elk sliders on the menu
McIlroy’s dinner was reportedly the most expensive ever hosted, at an estimated cost of €290 a head.
8 Apr
5.8k
6
Shane Lowry
'I’d love to be 70 years of age and sitting out on that lawn with Rory, having a drink'
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
7 Apr
5.5k
7
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PodcastThe 42FM
An unusual Masters: Tiger absent and Rory back as champion
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Gearing Up
McIlroy paired with Young, Lowry joins Johnson in Masters pairings
7 Apr
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Optimism
Jon Rahm confident of playing 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
7 Apr
1.1k
4
Opinion
'It’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way'
7 Apr
2.8k
7
The Masters
'I didn’t want to play like an absolute idiot': Co Down's Tom McKibbin on his first taste of Augusta
The 42
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
Updated 7 Apr
7.3k
6
In form
Spaun warms up for Masters with Texas Open victory as Maguire makes charge in Las Vegas
6 Apr
2.0k
1
Golf
Storm-interrupted Valero Texas Open to resume play this afternoon
5 Apr
1.0k
0
LPGA
Leona Maguire battles through Las Vegas test with plenty on the line in final round
5 Apr
1.5k
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halfway point
MacIntyre four clear at Texas Open after sizzling second-round 64
3 Apr
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Test
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3 Apr
2.9k
4
Golf
Leona Maguire in top 10 in first round in Las Vegas, Seamus Power hits 71 in Texas
2 Apr
1.5k
0
statement
Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters over family health matter
2 Apr
1.7k
0
Europe
Luke Donald reappoints Edoardo Molinari as vice-captain for Ryder Cup in Ireland
2 Apr
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not the limerick leader
Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at Ryder Cup in Adare Manor
2 Apr
11.8k
18
decision
Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States in Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
1 Apr
2.6k
21
Golf
Paul McGinley thinks Tiger Woods is in ‘last-chance saloon’ with golf career
1 Apr
1.8k
12
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PodcastThe 42FM
The tragedy of Tiger Woods
Sinead O’Carroll and Gavin Cooney discuss the rise and prolonged downfall of golf’s greatest ever player.
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Charges
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge
The 42
1 Apr
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Golf
Graeme McDowell considering DP World Tour return
1 Apr
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4
Charges
Tiger Woods to ‘seek treatment’ after pleading not guilty to DUI charge
1 Apr
1.5k
March
March 2026
Florida
Tiger Woods found with pills after car crash, according to report released by police
The 42
31 Mar
14.5k
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