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How golf brands are cashing in on Masters week style with Augusta-inspired drops

How golf brands are cashing in on Masters week style with Augusta-inspired drops

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more While Milan hosts high fashion’s avant-garde displays, the golf world finds its own sartorial spectacle at the Masters. Players bound down verdant fairways in azalea-inspired polos, exotic bird prints, the yellows of jasmine, and the pinks of dogwoods. Over recent years, golf apparel companies have begun treating the first full week of April as their moment to shine, unveiling lineups of Masters-inspired drops they hope will capture the attention of those focused on the season’s first major. Surf-style brand Johnnie-O, for example, dips into the Deep South with its classic, understated Azalea Collection. Rhobak likewise offers an Azalea Collection, though with bold flower patterns designed to invoke the feel of being on the grounds of Augusta National. Malbon Golf, meanwhile, offers a ‘Birds of …

The Highs and Lows of Rory McIlroy’s Thrilling Masters Win

The Highs and Lows of Rory McIlroy’s Thrilling Masters Win

Published by Jenni Sidey

Last year, Rory McIlroy—the now just shy of 37-year-old golfer from Northern Ireland—won his first Masters championship. And last night, he did it again. Back-to-back Masters wins are rare; only three other men have defended their titles (Jack Nicklaus in 1965 and 1966, Nick Faldo in 1989 and 1990 and Tiger Woods in 2001 and 2002). The summit, held annually at the August National Golf Club in Georgia, is 90 years old; these repeats are unusual. During an interview afterwards, McIlroy told the media: “I can’t believe I waited 17 years to get one green jacket, and now I get two in a row. I can’t believe I did it again.” There were moments, though, when it looked like his second green jacket—the fairway grass-hued blazer that’s the symbolic trophy of the Masters, though victors do also get some hardware—might need to be tailored for someone else. On Thursday and Friday, McIlroy put together an impressive six-stroke lead over the field. The sweeping romanticization that tends to build in golf discourse, especially during major tournaments, …

Masters repeat is part of journey, not the destination, McIlroy says

Masters repeat is part of journey, not the destination, McIlroy says

Published by Sam Flores

AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 12 : Rory McIlroy said his second straight Masters title was not the finish line but just another career milestone after the six-time major champion donned another Green Jacket on Sunday. A year after completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta National, McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only men to win back-to-back Masters titles. But the 36-year-old Northern Irishman made clear he was not framing the latest victory as the culmination of his ambitions.  “I don’t want to put a number on it, but I feel like this win is … just a part of the journey,” McIlroy told reporters after finishing 12-under at the 90th edition of the Masters.  “I still have things I want to achieve, but I still want to enjoy it as well.  “I’ve waited so long to win the Masters, and all of a sudden I win two in a row. So I still want to enjoy it,” he added. “I don’t think I’ll go through that lull of motivation or …

Henley celebrates 37th birthday with career-best Masters finish

Henley celebrates 37th birthday with career-best Masters finish

Published by Sam Flores

AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 12 : Russell Henley did not get the birthday present he was looking for at Augusta National on Sunday, but a best-ever major finish and a brief stint atop the Masters leaderboard on his 37th birthday were not a bad consolation prize. Henley shot a four-under-par 68 in the final round to finish in a four-way share of third place, two back of winner Rory McIlroy, and walked away from Augusta with a quiet confidence that he belongs in this company. “I feel like I handled it well, kind of like, I can do this,” said Henley, who missed the Masters cut last year. “I felt like I handled the pressure well, handled the conditions well. It was tricky out there.” Henley was attempting to become the first player to win the Masters on his birthday. The last player to win a PGA Tour event on their birthday was Steve Flesch, who won the 2004 Charles Schwab Challenge. Henley, who represented the United States at last year’s Ryder Cup, briefly held the lead …

Emotional moment Masters winner Rory McIlroy reunites with wife Erica and daughter Poppy in epic triumph

Emotional moment Masters winner Rory McIlroy reunites with wife Erica and daughter Poppy in epic triumph

Published by Daniella Wilson

There are victories that define careers, and then there are moments that define a life. For Rory McIlroy, his triumphant win at the 2026 Masters Tournament was both, but it was what happened after the final putt dropped that truly captured hearts. As the roars echoed across Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, the Northern Irish star, visibly overwhelmed, made his way off the course not towards the spotlight, but towards his family. Waiting for him were his wife, Erica Stoll, and their young daughter, Poppy, and what followed was an emotional reunion that quickly became the defining image of the tournament. © Augusta National/Getty ImagesRory McIlroy celebrates with his daughter Poppy following the final round of the Masters In one tender moment, Rory wrapped his arms tightly around Erica, burying his face into her shoulder as the weight of the achievement seemed to finally settle. It was a hug filled with relief and years of perseverance. © Augusta National/Getty ImagesRory celebrates with his wife Erica after winning the Masters Moments later, he crouched …

Rory McIlroy becomes a golfing great with back-to-back Masters titles  – live reaction

Rory McIlroy becomes a golfing great with back-to-back Masters titles  – live reaction

Published by Sam Flores

By any and every measure the 36-year-old must now be considered one of the greatest of all time and, after he fended off the fast-finishing Scottie Scheffler, the countdown has already started to see if he can go where no other Masters champion has before: win three in a row. There can be no doubt that this is his manor after a display of clinical fortitude. He lost a six-shot advantage on Saturday and after a double-bogey on the fourth – courtesy of a three-putt from nine feet – and a bogey on the par-three sixth, he was two off the pace. And with Justin Rose pulling a few clear at the turn and world No 1 Scheffler poised to make his run, it looked bleak for McIlroy. But he did not panic and having largely fixed his left miss in Saturday night’s late, emergency practice session in the floodlights, he stuck by his gameplan. McIlroy outblasted and ultimately outlasted his rivals, including the world No 3 Cameron Young – and prevailed over Scheffler (68) …

Rory McIlroy wanted to ‘prove last year wasn’t a fluke’ with historic second Masters win | World News

Rory McIlroy wanted to ‘prove last year wasn’t a fluke’ with historic second Masters win | World News

Published by Sam Flores

Rory McIlroy has achieved a historic win at the US Masters golf tournament, taking the title for the second year in a row. The 36-year-old, from Northern Ireland, is only the fourth player to become a back-to-back champion – joining the elite group of Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods – and matches Faldo’s tally of six majors. His win topped a nailbiting final day of making up ground after losing a record-breaking six-shot lead heading into the weekend at Augusta National in Georgia. Image: Rory McIlroy hits from the pine straw on the 18th hole during the final round of the tournament. Pic: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images via Reuters In a final round where three players had a two-shot lead, McIlroy seized control with a bold shot over Rae’s Creek to 7 feet for birdie on the par-3 12th. The world number 2 then blistered a 350-yard drive on the par-5 13th that set up another birdie to move three shots ahead. There were a few shaky moments but McIlroy posted a one-under …

Eight Golf WAGs to Watch at the Masters 2026

Eight Golf WAGs to Watch at the Masters 2026

Published by Sam Flores

Formula 1, tennis, or golf: It’s difficult to decide which of these sports holds the title of the world’s most glamorous. But this weekend, at least, it would seem the crown belongs to the latter as the great and good gather in Augusta, Georgia, for the Masters 2026. Marking the first of the four Majors played each year, the Masters boasts a storied history that dates back to 1934 and transcends the sport—even the uninitiated will have heard of the legendary “green jacket” bestowed upon the winner. The action unfolds in the pristine green surrounds of the Augusta National Golf Club, that prestigious address where stars including Sandy Lyle, Nick Faldo, and Rory McIlroy have all emerged victorious. Jack Nicklaus holds the most Masters wins followed by Tiger Woods, who is skipping the event this year to “focus on his health” after being involved in a vehicle collision last month. (Woods has pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence.) There is a lot at stake. Alongside the honor of calling themselves a Masters champion—and …

Masters 2026 livestream: How to watch Masters Tournament for free

Masters 2026 livestream: How to watch Masters Tournament for free

Published by skeptic

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 Masters Tournament for free on Masters.com. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The wait for the first major golf championship of the year is over. The Masters is here to deliver top-quality action from the Augusta National Golf Club. Expect the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy to be battling it out for the green jacket at the end of the weekend. It’s always a special occasion with a number of incredible storylines to follow. If you want to watch the 2026 Masters Tournament for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need. What is the Masters? The Masters is one of the four men’s major championships in professional golf. The tournament takes place in the first full week in April, making the Masters the first major golf tournament of the year. The Masters is always held at the Augusta National Golf Club, a private course in the city of Augusta, Georgia. When is …