Rose retains lead as McIlroy bounces back at The Master

Justin Rose continued his quest for a maiden Masters triumph at the age of 44 with a solid second round while Rory McIlroy raced back into contention at Augusta National. Veteran Englishman Rose, whose only previous major title came at the 2013 US Open, carded four birdies and three bogeys in a one-under 71 to set the clubhouse target at eight under. McIlroy hit a superb six-under 66 – the lowest round of the day – to move two behind his European Ryder Cup team-mate and alongside Canada’s Corey Conners.

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Justin Rose set early pace at The Masters

Justin Rose leads the Masters after threatening to break the Augusta course record on an opening day where Rory McIlroy faded after a fast start. A majestic first round saw 44-year-old Rose card a seven-under 65, putting him three clear of a group featuring defending champion Scottie Scheffler at the top of leaderboard. McIlroy’s pursuit of a career-defining Masters win were hit by two late mistakes which leave him seven shots behind Rose.

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US Ryder Cup stars to be paid to play in 2025

Players on next year’s United States Ryder Cup team will be paid to compete after a package was agreed by the PGA of America. It will be the first time in the 98-year history of the matches that either side has been paid to play. The 12 players will each receive $500,000 with $300,000 donated to a charity or charities chosen by each member of the team.

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Woods: US Ryder Cup players should give fees to charity

Tiger Woods believes American players should all be paid millions to play in the Ryder Cup, providing those funds are donated to charity. The PGA of America is close to agreeing a landmark scenario in which the US Ryder Cup team will be paid about $400,000 each to take on Europe in September 2025. Europe’s Ryder Cup contingent continues to maintain they should not take a cut of event revenue.

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Xander Schauffele wins The Open to claim second major title

Xander Schauffele held off the challenge of Justin Rose to win the 152nd Open Championship at the end of a captivating week at Royal Troon. The American hit a stunning bogey-free six-under 65 to finish on nine under, two clear of his playing partner Rose, who shot a 67 in a fascinating duel in breezy conditions. It is a second major title in three months for 30-year-old Schauffele, who becomes the first player to win The Open and US PGA Championship in the same year since Rory McIlroy in 2014.

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