Confidential

With a little help from Rory, Head Pro Gary McNeill runs through the toughest tee shots, the trickiest greens, and the risk and reward shots which may define the Championship

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 DEFENDING CHAMPION: XANDER SCHAUFFELE

With strong recent form on the PGA Tour and a runner-up finish to his name last time at Portrush, could Tommy Fleetwood finally add the Claret Jug to his CV this July?

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

In his own words, acclaimed course architect Martin Ebert reveals the lessons he learned from 2019 – and what he has tweaked at Royal Portrush in preparation for this year