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Shane Lowry has been hailed a 'class act' and 'fabulous ambassador'

After defending his Masters crown, McIlroy paid tribute to his family, who were at Augusta to see him win his sixth major championship

It is as if Faldo, now that he is no longer a competitor, wants to trivialise the very moments he once lived for, reducing their tension to anecdotes and self-reference

Rory McIlroy's childhood friend and caddie Harry Diamond has been by his side for his two Masters victories

Rory McIlroy made his feelings clear after winning his second Masters title

McIlroy held his nerve to finish on 12-under-par at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday and defend the Masters title he won in such dramatic fashion in 2025

Rory McIlroy paid tribute to his wife Erica Stoll after his second Masters victory at Augusta

Rory McIlroy's net worth has jumped nearly $50 million in a year, with his Masters triumph pushing his total PGA Tour earnings to just under $105 million

Rory McIlroy's mother Rosie watched her son achieve back-to-back victories at Augusta National

McIlroy has had Diamond on his bag since 2017, and the pair have experienced many great days on the golf course.

Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title on Sunday, but he will be forced to hand over a significant portion of his €3.9m prize money in taxation after his victory at Augusta National

Erica Stoll was at Augusta National once again to cheer on her husband

Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Masters title at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy defended his Masters title at Augusta National, with his parents present to witness his second Green Jacket win

Shane Lowry suffered heartbreak at Augusta on Sunday after beginning the day just two shots behind Rory McIlroy

Shane Lowry suffered heartbreak during his final round at Augusta

His mother Rosie and father Gerry were at Augusta to see him win after missing out last year

Rory McIlroy etched his name alongside Jack Nicklaus (1965 and 1996), Sir Nick Faldo (1989 and 1990) and Tiger Woods (2001 and 2002) in the prestigious group of players who have successfully defended their Masters crown

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will have to put their friendship to the side for the final round of the Masters, but the two Irish golf stars have a long history with each other

One Masters patron could find themselves in very hot water after TV microphones picked up what was said as Rory McIlroy prepared to take a shot - leading some to call for a lifetime ban

The final round of the Masters gets underway on Sunday.

On Sunday for the final round, McIlroy was back to his brilliant best to make Masters history

The Irish pair are both firmly in contention heading into the final round at Augusta, with McIlroy tied for the lead on 11-under-par, and Lowry just two shots behind on nine-under-par

The world number two suffered from another erratic driving display but it was compounded by the desertion of his usually reliable iron play

Shane Lowry made hole-in-one history at the Masters

Kid who stole nation's hearts with Late Late Show appearance has grown up and has his own dream

Defending champion Rory McIlroy shot a brilliant 65 to take the largest ever 36-hole lead at The Masters, with Shane Lowry also in contention at Augusta National

Defending champion Rory McIlroy shares the lead after round one at Augusta National, here's everything you need to know for round two including tee times and TV details

Rory McIlroy fired a five-under-par 67 to share the early lead with Sam Burns at the 2026 Masters, showing the confidence and freedom that comes from being defending champion at Augusta National

The Northern Irishman is one of the favourites to take home the green jacket again, but there are a couple of competitors priced better.