Author: ISABEL BALDWIN
Source link By ISABEL BALDWIN Published: 01:54 EDT, 14 April 2025 | Updated: 03:48 EDT, 14 April 2025 Donald Trump was among the well-wishers to congratulate Rory McIlroy on his Masters victory Sunday. The Northern Irishman, 35, held his nerve in a tense play-off with England’s Justin Rose to end a barren 11-year major run and finally complete the career Grand Slam at Augusta National. However, it wasn’t without its nail-biting moments of agony as the PGA Tour icon endured a rollercoaster round, seeing the lead slip through his fingers a number of times before eventually slipping into the Green Jacket. And the…
Source link Rory McIlroy was overcome with tears of joy as he embraced his wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy in emotionally-charged scenes after finally winning the Masters. McIlroy, 35, finally slayed his demons at Augusta National to complete the career Grand Slam after 11 torturous years of trying Sunday, pipping Justin Rose to the Green Jacket in a dramatic playoff. Following a turbulent year off the course, he emerged from a chaotic final round of the 2025 Masters a champion and the Irishman toasted the long-awaited end to his Masters drought with Erica, 37, and Poppy.After his winning birdie putt dropped to seal…
Source link Masters champion Rory McIlroy was so locked-in for his final round that he dealt a shocking snub to his playing partner, Bryson DeChambeau has revealed. DeChambeau, the big-hitting LIV Golf star, teed it up alongside McIlroy with two set to battle it out for the Green Jacket over the undulating fairways of Augusta National Sunday. However, what was set to be a mouthwatering Sunday showdown swiftly unraveled. While McIlroy finally ended his Masters drought, the American faded, finishing in a tied for fifth at seven-under. Yet, despite playing alongside the eventual champion, DeChambeau was gifted no insight into McIlroy’s round as…
Source link Rory McIlroy may have banked a stunning $4.2million Sunday thanks to his thrilling Masters win but when it comes to social media, he’s got nothing on Paige Spiranac. The freshly-crowned five-time major winner just held off the likes of Justin Rose, Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler last week to claim his elusive first Masters title and seal a long-awaited Grand Slam. And, he also bests his rivals on social media, taking home the title as top Instagram earner. The 35-year-old, who boasts 3,262,549 followers on the platform, reportedly pockets $8,647 per post, according to data from RotoGrinders.com. That’s over $1,500 more than closest rival DeChambeau,…
Source link ESPN analyst Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo appeared to suggest CBS and its coverage of the final day of the Masters was responsible for Rory McIlroy’s rollercoaster of a round. The Northern Irishman, 35, finally broke his Masters duck Sunday as he defeated Justin Rose in sudden death playoff to claim his first Green Jacket and seal the career Grand Slam.But McIlroy didn’t make it easy for himself, threatening to let the major slip through his fingers once again, putting a five-shot lead with eight holes to play at risk in a dramatic final round at Augusta National.And Russo appeared…
Source link Every April, thousands of golfers – both professional and amateur – begin the grueling battle for a coveted spot in the 156-player field of one of golf’s major championships. This year, a record-breaking 10,202 are set to compete to tee it up alongside Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and several other of the biggest names in the sport at the 2025 US Open. Yet, some of those attempting to make it to Oakmont in June are already famous faces in their own right. Local qualifying for the third major of the year begins this week, with some notable names leading the pack. NFL legend…
Source link By ISABEL BALDWIN Published: 12:30 EDT, 17 April 2025 | Updated: 12:35 EDT, 17 April 2025 Comedian Shane Gillis found himself with the opportunity most golf fans would kill for at the weekend. The 37-year-old managed to secure tickets for the final round of the Masters at Augusta National. But even Rory McIlroy’s thrilling victory didn’t seem to impress Gillis as he lamented about his experience at the major championship this week ‘I just don’t give a f*** about golf,’ he admitted on the latest episode of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. ‘I really wanted to. […] You couldn’t see a…
Source link ESPN star Marty Smith hit back at his critics Thursday after he stirred controversy at Augusta National last week. The analyst drew the ire of orthodox golf fans when he was spotted sporting Air Jordans on the Masters broadcast during last week’s major championship, which was won in thrilling fashion by Rory McIlroy. The 49-year-old wore the sneakers with a navy blue suit and purple tie while on air, which many scathing social media users branded a fashion faux pas for the hallowed ground of Augusta National. However, following a week of unfair criticism, Smith set the record straight in an…