Jim Dent, Augusta caddie turned pioneering Black golfer, dies aged 85

found 2025 › May › 03 (Sat) @ 21:25 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Dent’s grandson announces golfer’s passing at 85
Augusta native became one of PGA’s longest hitters

Jim Dent grew up in the caddie yards of Augusta, Georgia, eventually working at the Masters and honin…

Rory McIlroy shaken by scale of ‘absolutely amazing’ reaction to Masters triumph

found 2025 › Apr › 23 (Wed) @ 17:55 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Augusta winner returns in Zurich Classic of New Orleans
McIlroy and Shane Lowry are the defending champions

Rory McIlroy has admitted to being taken aback by the scale of reaction to his Masters triump…

‘Tormented … but I don’t feel down’: Rose opens up on Masters heartache

found 2025 › Apr › 16 (Wed) @ 20:10 UTC

a story from The Guardian › International

Englishman lost in playoff at Augusta for second time
‘I could really sense what it would be like to win it’

Justin Rose says he feels “tormented” by a feeling of what might have been after losing a se…

What does McIlroy get for Masters triumph?

found 2025 › Apr › 14 (Mon) @ 18:15 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

A piece of golfing history is not all Rory McIlroy will receive for his triumph at Augusta National.

Bryson DeChambeau breaks his social media silence on Rory McIlroy's Masters win after snide dig

found 2025 › Apr › 14 (Mon) @ 15:10 UTC

a story from The Daily Mail › The Daily Mail

DeChambeau revealed afterwards that McIlroy hadn't spoken to him at all during their 18 holes together in a blunt post-round interview at Augusta National.

'A long time coming' - BBC Sport NI's interview with McIlroy

found 2025 › Apr › 14 (Mon) @ 14:25 UTC

a story from BBC › BBC News

BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson speaks to Masters champion Rory McIlroy after his dramatic play-off win at Augusta National to complete the career Grand Slam.