'It's crippled more people than polio' - A day at the Masters' famous, treacherous 12th hole
We spent Friday following the drama at the signature hole of Augusta National.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
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majestic
McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday
McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
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up and down
Lowry happy with his reaction to early 'mishap' across rollercoaster Masters round
Lowry double-bogeyed the fourth hole but reacted well to sign for a two-under round of 70.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
Rory McIlroy is unburdened and dangerous
McIlroy showed all of his experience and his new-found comfort at Augusta National for his lowest opening round score in 15 years.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Augusta National Golf Club
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the big preview
Stories and intrigues aplenty as Rory McIlroy gets set to defend his Masters title
Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have ever defended the green jacket – can Rory McIlroy join that elite group?
Gavin Cooney
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food for thought
McIlroy hosts champions' dinner for 32 former Masters winners – with grilled elk sliders on the menu
McIlroy’s dinner was reportedly the most expensive ever hosted, at an estimated cost of €290 a head.
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weight off his shoulders
Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking – McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters
The defending champion met the media at the Masters on Tuesday.
Gavin Cooney
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Opinion
'It’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way'
Press Association
McIlroy may be unburdened at the Masters – but does he have the hunger to go back-to-back?
McIlroy this week seeks to become only the fourth man to defend the green jacket.
Gavin Cooney
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