Two weeks after winning the Players Championship in a playoff, Rory McIlroy was looking at a serious, if understandable letdown. The Ulsterman teed off late on Friday in the Texas Children’s Hospital Houston Open, in the opposite draw of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who tied his Memorial Park course record with a second-round 62 to take the lead.

Rory McIlroy was in the running to win the Houston Open before finishing in a tie for fifth, but there were plenty of positives to take into the upcoming Masters at Augusta

As has been the case for more than a decade now, Rory McIlroy arrives at Augusta National one win away from joining golfing royalty.

The Masters began Thursday with its largest field in 10 years and a feeling that only two players were at the center of attention at Augusta National. One was Scottie Scheffler, a natural choice as the No.

Justin Rose leads the Masters as he continues his quest for a maiden victory at the age of 44, while Rory McIlroy recovers to move two shots behind.

He made three birdies and an eagle down the stretch, resulting in a 6-under 66 that put him right back in contention as McIlroy tries to chase down the only leg missing from the career Grand Slam. “I think overall just proud of myself with how I responded today after the finish last night,

An exciting Round 1 at Augusta National saw many of the game’s biggest stars put themselves in ideal positions heading into Friday. Here are the top numbers and notes from Day 1 of the 89th Masters. 1.

England's Justin Rose leads the Masters after threatening to break the Augusta course record on an opening day where Rory McIlroy fades after a fast start.

Canadian Corey Conners finds himself in contention at the Masters after two rounds. The Listowel, Ont., native shot a 2-under 70 for a share of third place on Friday, two shots back of leader Justin Rose.