‘we need the masters to reunite the game’

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

Photography: Getty Images ● Rory, congratulations on winning ...

THE DEFENDING CHAMPION: XANDER SCHAUFFELE

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

David Facey sits down with Shane Lowry to discuss his career to date, including that famous week at Royal Portrush back in 2019