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Watch VideoRory McIlroy's silent determination: A Masters triumph without conversation

Rory McIlroy's long-awaited Masters triumph was marked by intense focus and a lack of conversation with Bryson DeChambeau.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoRory McIlroy's emotional Masters victory completes his Grand Slam journey

Rory McIlroy's emotional victory at the Masters marks the completion of his Grand Slam journey, as he sinks a crucial birdie putt in a sudden death playoff against Justin Rose,

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AFP|Published

Justin Rose keeps three-shot Masters lead as Ludvig Aberg, Bryson DeChambeau charge

Justin Rose maintained his three-stroke Masters lead through the front nine of Friday's second round, shooting to eight-under as challengers Ludvig Aberg and Bryson DeChambeau mounted a charge at five-under.

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Masters 2025: South African golfing trio aim for glory as ‘favourite week’ of the year arrives at Augusta National

As the week builds up to the first Major tournament of the year, South Africa will have three contenders, including a rookie debutant, looking to challenge for the famous Green Jacket

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Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoDon't cry for me Rahm, LIV Golfers can't have their cake and eat it too

As of January 13, of the 47 players playing on the LIV circuit just three have moved up in the world rankings since the inception of the Saudi-funded, breakaway circuit.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau suffer nightmare starts at the British Open

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau both struggled to get going in the opening round of the 152nd British Open on Thursday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

LOOK: SuperComputer predicts who will win The Open Championship

It’s maybe no surprise that the American may be the favourite this week at The Open Championship.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Rory McIlroy aiming to end major drought and disappointments at The Open

The final major of the year gives McIlroy the chance to quickly forget blowing two short putts at Pinehurst last month which cost him the chance to end a decade-long major drought as Bryson DeChambeau won by one shot.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rory McIlroy ready to put US Open meltdown behind him

In his first interview since his US Open runner-up finish by one shot to American Bryson DeChambeau, the 35-year-old Northern Irishman was firmly looking ahead to The Open Championship.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Rory McIlroy takes short break from golf after US Open meltdown

In his first public comments since his meltdown at Pinehurst on Sunday that allowed Bryson DeChambeau to claim a one-shot victory, Rory McIlroy said his next event will be the July 11-14 Scottish Open.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bryson DeChambeau hits ‘shot of my life’ to lift second US Open after late drama

Bryson DeChambeau blasted a 55-yard bunker shot to four feet and rolled in the clutch putt to capture his second US Open crown.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bryson DeChambeau leads US Open by three after birdie spree

Bryson DeChambeau reeled off five birdies in 10 holes to seize command of the US Open, grabbing a three-stroke lead after Saturday's third round at punishing Pinehurst.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rory McIlroy leads US Open, looks to break decade-long major drought

World number three Rory McIlroy, chasing his first major victory since the 2014 PGA Championship, delivered a bogey-free round at Pinehurst, defying its dome-shaped greens, sandy waste areas and wiregrass.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Bryson DeChambeau buoyed by second at PGA, already looking ahead to US Open

Bryson DeChambeau fired a bogey-free seven-under par 64 in Sunday's final round at Valhalla but Xander Schauffele's six-foot birdie putt on the final hole gave him a one-stroke victory for his first major title.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Dean Burmester in with a shot at glory at PGA Championship

Dean Burmester’s 11-under total is four off the lead held by Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Jinichiro Kozuma upstages Jon Rahm at LIV Golf Adelaide

Last year's Masters champion Jon Rahm, playing the course for the first time after joining LIV this year, finished strongly with consecutive birdies to be four adrift and lurking as a major threat.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tiger Woods bombs at The Masters as Erik van Rooyen keeps fighting

Erik van Rooyen signed for a six-over 78 to drop to nine-over for the tournament, following his earlier rounds of 71 and 76. Tiger Woods, meanwhile, crashed to a 10-over 82.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Erik van Rooyen the only South African to make the cut at The Masters

Erik van Rooyen was the only South African to make the cut on day two of the Masters at Augusta National, while Americans Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler and Max Homa led the way.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Max Homa matches Bryson DeChambeau for Masters lead as Tiger Woods struggles

Two early second-round birdies moved Max Homa into a share of the Masters lead with Bryson DeChambeau on Friday while Tiger Woods struggled.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Erik van Rooyen leads SA charge after day one at The Masters

Erik van Rooyen was the top-placed South African after the weather-suspended first round of The Masters, tied for 17th alongside Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

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Michael Sherman|Published

‘Mad scientist’ Bryson DeChambeau finds value in old truths to lead Masters

Bryson DeChambeau leads the Masters after he tamed Augusta National with an outstanding demonstration of precision.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf move a concern as ‘golf has let itself down’ - former Ryder Cup captain

In an exclusive interview with IOL Sports writer Michael Sherman, former Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn said he understood why Jon Rahm made the move to LIV Golf - but the pinnacle of the game remained at the majors.

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Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Money talks as Jon Rahm confirms switch to LIV Golf

Jon Rahm's announcement ended weeks of speculation that the player who had previously pledged his loyalty to the PGA Tour would sign for the Saudi-backed circuit.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Big guns out early at Ryder Cup as Scottie Scheffler takes on Jon Rahm

World number one Scottie Scheffler, who won this year's Players Championship, will take part in his second Ryder Cup which starts in Rome early on Friday morning.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Powerful US team out to end 30 years of pain in Europe at Ryder Cup

US captain Zach Johnson has an array of riches at his disposal, including world number one Scottie Scheffler and five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, the only LIV player to make the trip to Italy.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published