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Watch VideoJhonattan Vegas surges ahead in PGA Championship as Rory McIlroy struggles

At 40, Jhonattan Vegas, who ended a seven-year win drought last year, fired a stunning seven-under-par 64 at Quail Hollow.

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Watch VideoDean Burmester seeks strong performance at PGA Championship in North Carolina

The South African is one of six locals in the field for the second major tournament of the season.

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Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoSporting redemption in 2025 . . . Can Proteas mimic McIlroy, Chiefs to end trophy drought?

2025 marks a remarkable year of sporting redemption, with long-standing trophy droughts finally coming to an end. Are the Proteas next?

Sport Cricket
John Goliath|Published

Rory McIlroy moves on after Masters win to defend PGA Truist title

Rory McIlroy is ready to move on starting at this week's PGA Truist Championship.

Sport Golf
AFP|Published

Watch VideoRuben Amorim invites Rory McIlroy to Old Trafford to inspire troubled Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has extended an invitation to Masters champion Rory McIlroy to visit Old Trafford, hoping to draw inspiration from the golfer's recent triumph.

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Rory’s hook shot to winning

Discover how Rory McIlroy achieved his long-time dream of a Grand Slam in golf, including key techniques for mastering the hook shot that led to his victory.

Sport Golf US Masters
Nisharlan Sewgolum|Published

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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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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Watch VideoRory McIlroy poised for greatness at The Masters - ‘I’ll be able to handle it’

Rory McIlroy stands on the brink of golf history, poised to achieve the career Grand Slam at The Masters, demonstrating both readiness and resilience in his quest for the elusive green jacket.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoJustin Rose lights up Augusta National to take Masters lead as Rory McIlroy stumbles

Justin Rose fires a scorching seven-under-par 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Masters, three strokes ahead of defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

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AFP|Published

Winning the Green Jacket: mental preparation for golf's biggest challenge"

It’s Masters week in the golfing world with some of the world's best trying to get their share of history by winning the Green Jacket. Rory McIlrory will be trying to get the win that has eluded him in his fine career with Scottie Scheffler going for a three in consecutive years victories.

Sport Golf US Masters
Nisharlan Sewgolum|Published

SA star Charl Schwartzel eyes second Masters Green Jacket at Augusta: ‘I am feeling good about it’

After finishing second in Miami, a confident Charl Schwartzel believes he has what it takes to claim a second Green Jacket, joining two other South Africans in the Masters hunt at Augusta.

Sport Golf US Masters
Leighton Koopman|Published

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

Sport Golf US Masters
Leighton Koopman|Published

Rory McIlroy wins second Players Championship title in playoff

In a thrilling St Patrick's Day showdown at TPC Sawgrass, Rory McIlroy secured his second Players Championship title, defeating J. J. Spaun in a dramatic three-hole playoff. The Northern Irishman's victory marks his 28th PGA Tour title and continues his impressive form heading into the Masters.

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Watch VideoDramatic showdown: Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun head to Monday playoff at storm-hit Players Championship

Rory McIlroy and J. J. Spaun face off in a thrilling Monday playoff after a dramatic final round at the storm-hit Players Championship, both finishing at 12-under 276.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoErnie Els slams Rory McIlroy over controversial Champions Tour remarks

Rory McIlroy's controversial remarks about the Champions Tour have sparked a heated response from golfing legend Ernie Els.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoRory McIlroy captures PGA Pebble Beach title: 'Really cool to win at one of golf's cathedrals'

Rory McIlroy has ensured an eighth consecutive season with a victory and he hopes to complete a career grand slam at the majors by winning the Masters in April at Augusta National.

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Watch VideoRory McIlroy eyes final-round surge in Dubai to chase down leader Daniel Hillier

Four-time champion Rory McIlroy is looking to become the first player to win the same tournament three years in a row on the DP World Tour since Ernie Els at the Heineken Classic (2002-2004).

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Watch VideoTiger Woods and Rory McIlroy gives thumbs up for new TGL golf event

The TGL is an indoor golf league in which players hit the ball into a giant screen which then predicts the flight distance and roll of the ball.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Sherman|Published

Scottie Scheffler shoots lights out to win golf gold after final round drama at Paris Olympics

Scottie Scheffler secured his seventh win of the year with a course record-equalling 62 at Le Golf National to edge out silver medallist Fleetwood by one stroke.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

SA’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout makes his move ahead of Olympic golf final round

Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Erik van Rooyen are six shots adrift of the leaders Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm, who are tied on 14-under par.

Sport Olympics
John Goliath|Published

Erik van Rooyen leads SA charge as Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama sits top in Olympics golf

Erik van Rooyen was the best of the South African golfers in the first round of the Paris Olympics on Thursday as he finished on 4 under par for a tied sixth place.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rory McIlroy longs for Paris Olympics solace after Major heartbreak in 2024

Rory McIlroy narrowly missed out on a medal three years ago at the Tokyo Olympic Games when he was part of a seven-man play-off for bronze.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Xander Schauffele Open Championship dream comes true at Royal Troon

Xander Schauffele delivered a faultless final round of 65 at Royal Troon on Scotland's west coast to emerge from a congested leaderboard and grab the Claret Jug.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

'I’ve done this before . . . ' Shane Lowry leans on experience at Open Championship

Shane Lowry is hoping to lean on his experience of winning the Claret Jug in 2019 as he holds a two-shot overnight lead heading into the third round of the Open Championship.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published