Golf’s golden ticket

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

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?

Photography: Getty Images Scottie, congratulations on winning the ...

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

Lexi Thompson is the latest female golfer to step away from a full-time playing career at an early age, with tour golf still part of her life, but a much less prominent one

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