The magic of the masters

The pick of the letters and emails to hit the Golf Monthly offices this month

Rory won it, lost it, won it, lost it and finally actually won it at Augusta. Bill Elliott reflects on the sheer drama of his history-making final round

SATURDAY 7–FRIDAY 13 JUNE 2025

Gary McNeill got to experience The Open as a competitor in 2019 – and he may just get the chance to do it all over again in 2025

He had the talent, the trophies, and the legacy – but not the Green Jacket. After 16 attempts and countless close calls, Rory McIlroy finally conquered Augusta to join the game’s most exclusive club. Here, we look back at his journey to the Grand Slam – and forward to see what’s next for a man who is now officially one of golf’s all-time greats

THE PRINCE OF PORTRUSH: RORY MCILROY