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Why does the Masters winner get a green jacket? Everything we know

Why does the Masters winner get a green jacket? Everything we know

The green jacket is one of the most coveted prizes in golf.

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Golf mirrors life in slow motion - David Smith MBE

Golf mirrors life in slow motion - David Smith MBE

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Golf star who craved retirement and smoked on the course turns home into health paradise

Golf star who craved retirement and smoked on the course turns home into health paradise

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Paige Spiranac risks wardrobe malfunction with TWO bold outfits on and off the course including see-through top

Paige Spiranac risks wardrobe malfunction with TWO bold outfits on and off the course including see-through top

about 6 hours ago

Collin Morikawa lifts lid on brutally sacking caddie - 'Wasn't an easy talk'

Collin Morikawa lifts lid on brutally sacking caddie - 'Wasn't an easy talk'

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Rory McIlroy trolls Jimmy Fallon as duo face off in challenge live on TV

Rory McIlroy trolls Jimmy Fallon as duo face off in challenge live on TV

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Tiger Woods' expletive response to Donald Trump concerns over relationship with Vanessa

Tiger Woods' expletive response to Donald Trump concerns over relationship with Vanessa

about 9 hours ago

Rory McIlroy reveals the raunchy TV show his wife Erica made him watch around his Masters win

Rory McIlroy reveals the raunchy TV show his wife Erica made him watch around his Masters win

about 9 hours ago

Phil Mickelson raises eyebrows with social media activity hours before LIV Golf Korea star

Phil Mickelson raises eyebrows with social media activity hours before LIV Golf Korea star

about 11 hours ago

Tiger Woods' five-word message to Rory McIlroy after Masters triumph

Tiger Woods' five-word message to Rory McIlroy after Masters triumph

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Rory McIlroy's daughter wrote tear-jerking message on ball marker he used at Masters

Rory McIlroy's daughter wrote tear-jerking message on ball marker he used at Masters

about 11 hours ago

Taking the opportunity to step into golf's history

Taking the opportunity to step into golf's history

about 14 hours ago

Scottie Scheffler takes two-shot lead in opening round of Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler takes two-shot lead in opening round of Byron Nelson

about 14 hours ago

Scottie Scheffler takes two-shot lead in opening round of Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler takes two-shot lead in opening round of Byron Nelson

about 21 hours ago

Major champ and seven other PGA Tour stars withdraw from £7.5m event

Major champ and seven other PGA Tour stars withdraw from £7.5m event

LIV Golf make signing from Aston Villa as Premier League side issue statement

LIV Golf make signing from Aston Villa as Premier League side issue statement

Tiger Woods' fiery four-word clapback to friends who slurred Vanessa Trump... as insiders spill on private details of their home life

Tiger Woods' fiery four-word clapback to friends who slurred Vanessa Trump... as insiders spill on private details of their home life

Legendary golf coach, who charges £93 a lesson, is set to go head-to-head with Masters champion Rory McIlroy after qualifying for PGA Championship

Legendary golf coach, who charges £93 a lesson, is set to go head-to-head with Masters champion Rory McIlroy after qualifying for PGA Championship

PGA Tour icon and Rory McIlroy disagree over Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka punishments

PGA Tour icon and Rory McIlroy disagree over Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka punishments

Jon Rahm keeps a keen eye as LIV Golf world rankings handed a boost

Jon Rahm keeps a keen eye as LIV Golf world rankings handed a boost

‘I was crying at home’ – Rafa Nadal reveals his ‘very emotional’ reaction to Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters victory

‘I was crying at home’ – Rafa Nadal reveals his ‘very emotional’ reaction to Rory McIlroy’s historic Masters victory

PGA Tour star turned down Paige Spiranac as 'crush' and Tom Brady rumours explained

PGA Tour star turned down Paige Spiranac as 'crush' and Tom Brady rumours explained

Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau punishments demanded by Major champion

Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau punishments demanded by Major champion

Rory McIlroy makes quiet statement that should send shivers down PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy makes quiet statement that should send shivers down PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Rory McIlroy turns down £1.2million opportunity after announcing brief golf break

Rory McIlroy turns down £1.2million opportunity after announcing brief golf break

MacIntyre relishing Renaissance return as defending Scottish Open champion

MacIntyre relishing Renaissance return as defending Scottish Open champion

Bob MacIntyre plotting Ryder Cup 'carnage' with Rory McIlroy as Scot predicts Bethpage blockbuster

Bob MacIntyre plotting Ryder Cup 'carnage' with Rory McIlroy as Scot predicts Bethpage blockbuster

PGA Tour star issues family statement days after missing out on £538k

PGA Tour star issues family statement days after missing out on £538k

Excited Rory McIlroy to duel with Bob MacIntyre again as Masters champion licks his lips at Home of Golf return

Excited Rory McIlroy to duel with Bob MacIntyre again as Masters champion licks his lips at Home of Golf return

Masters champ Rory McIlroy heads star-studded field at Scottish Open – with multi-million selling pop star also on bill

Masters champ Rory McIlroy heads star-studded field at Scottish Open – with multi-million selling pop star also on bill

Historic island golf course destroyed by flood saved by rescue mission

Historic island golf course destroyed by flood saved by rescue mission

Collin Morikawa risks stand off with Ryder Cup team-mate as sacking confirmed

Collin Morikawa risks stand off with Ryder Cup team-mate as sacking confirmed

Rory McIlroy earns half of LIV star who defied him after Zurich Classic with Shane Lowry

Rory McIlroy earns half of LIV star who defied him after Zurich Classic with Shane Lowry

Rory McIlroy announces golf career break after failing to defend title weeks on from Masters victory

Rory McIlroy announces golf career break after failing to defend title weeks on from Masters victory

Paige Spiranac admits she had a crush on a PGA Tour star... and reveals if she ever really did date Tom Brady

Paige Spiranac admits she had a crush on a PGA Tour star... and reveals if she ever really did date Tom Brady

Golf Wag Jena Sims ‘test drives her bikinis for summer’ with fans unable to pick between skimpy outfits

Golf Wag Jena Sims ‘test drives her bikinis for summer’ with fans unable to pick between skimpy outfits

Paige Spiranac: I had a major crush on PGA Tour star who I went to school with… but he wanted nothing to do with me

Paige Spiranac: I had a major crush on PGA Tour star who I went to school with… but he wanted nothing to do with me

Decision on Donald Trump's Turnberry hosting 2028 Open will be 'left to organisers'

Decision on Donald Trump's Turnberry hosting 2028 Open will be 'left to organisers'

Trump Turnberry decision up to Open organisers, says Downing Street

Trump Turnberry decision up to Open organisers, says Downing Street

Nick Rodger: The Open Championship packs them in but sometimes less can be more

Nick Rodger: The Open Championship packs them in but sometimes less can be more

UK Government pushing for Donald Trump’s Turnberry to host The Open in bid to woo golf-mad President

UK Government pushing for Donald Trump’s Turnberry to host The Open in bid to woo golf-mad President

Tiger Woods’ career hits all-time low as 15-time major winner reaches unwanted golfing milestone

Tiger Woods’ career hits all-time low as 15-time major winner reaches unwanted golfing milestone

Tiger Woods reaches all-time low with unwanted career milestone

Tiger Woods reaches all-time low with unwanted career milestone

Tiger Woods hits new career low and it's only going to get worse

Tiger Woods hits new career low and it's only going to get worse

Letters: How can the R&A possibly be open to returning to Trump Turnberry?

Letters: How can the R&A possibly be open to returning to Trump Turnberry?

US golfer blasts tournament for 's*** greens' while caddie also goes on X-rated rant

US golfer blasts tournament for 's*** greens' while caddie also goes on X-rated rant

Justin Thomas makes feelings clear on awkward Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau scenes

Justin Thomas makes feelings clear on awkward Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau scenes

Zurich Classic suspended for 93 minutes as PGA Tour release statement

Zurich Classic suspended for 93 minutes as PGA Tour release statement

Mao Saigo claims first major at Chevron Championship after costly error from Ariya Jutanugarn

Mao Saigo claims first major at Chevron Championship after costly error from Ariya Jutanugarn

Rory McIroy explains crumbling at Zurich Classic alongside Shane Lowry

Rory McIroy explains crumbling at Zurich Classic alongside Shane Lowry

Rory McIlroy to take brief break as he confirms skipping tournament after Zurich Classic

Rory McIlroy to take brief break as he confirms skipping tournament after Zurich Classic

Novak finally finishes atop the leaderboard along with Griffin at Zurich Classic

Novak finally finishes atop the leaderboard along with Griffin at Zurich Classic

‘Living legend’, say fans as Hooters-loving wild man of golf John Daly tees off glamorous woman’s BUM

‘Living legend’, say fans as Hooters-loving wild man of golf John Daly tees off glamorous woman’s BUM

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson earnings leave Rory McIlroy with catching up to do

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson earnings leave Rory McIlroy with catching up to do

Rory McIlroy tackles Amanda Balionis question live on air - 'why would he say that?'

Rory McIlroy tackles Amanda Balionis question live on air - 'why would he say that?'

A labour of love as Ward continues to dig up Scottish golf's forgotten greens

A labour of love as Ward continues to dig up Scottish golf's forgotten greens

Rory McIlroy’s mega net worth including £77m golf earnings puts Conor McGregor in shade

Rory McIlroy’s mega net worth including £77m golf earnings puts Conor McGregor in shade

Tiger Woods picked two surprising golfers when naming greatest four players of all time

Tiger Woods picked two surprising golfers when naming greatest four players of all time

Justin Thomas explains reaction as Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler rejected

Justin Thomas explains reaction as Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler rejected

Zurich Classic 2025 prize money: How much can Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry win?

Zurich Classic 2025 prize money: How much can Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry win?

Haeran Ryu and Mao Saigo share the 3rd-round lead in the Chevron Championship

Haeran Ryu and Mao Saigo share the 3rd-round lead in the Chevron Championship