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Mark Townsend
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Mark has worked in golf for over 20 years, beginning his career with the Press Association and BBC Sport before becoming Golf Editor at Sky Sports.com. He has since worked at National Club Golfer and Lady Golfer, interviewing some of the game’s biggest names along the way.

ARTICLES BY MARK TOWNSEND

Rory McIlroy speaks after winning the 2025 Masters

Rory McIlroy’s magical Masters: the key moments as told in his own words 

Rory McIlroy is only the sixth player to land the Grand Slam after winning The Masters. He talks us through Sunday's dramatic final round.

Mark Townsend

‘I can do this’: Rory McIlroy on the daring shot at 7 that sparked his Masters Comeback and career Grand Slam

Watch all of the key shots of Rory McIlroy's rollercoaster final round in his Masters win that secured a career Grand Slam.

Mark Townsend
Rory McIlroy at the 2025 Masters

Leading The Masters! A shot-by-shot account of Rory McIlroy’s record-breaking Saturday 66

Rory McIlroy has eyes on a career Grand Slam after a brilliant Saturday 66 put him two clear of the Masters field. Here's how he did it.

Mark Townsend

Masters 2025 Round 2 breakdown: 5 things we learnt from a dramatic day at Augusta

Rory McIlroy went low as several Major winners and top stars staked their Masters claim ahead of a pivotal run-in at Augusta National.

Mark Townsend
Justin Rose at the 2025 Masters

Six major headlines from day one of the 89th Masters at Augusta National

Day one of The Masters is in the books and it lived up to the billing as scores at Augusta ranged from Justin Rose's 65 to a woeful 90.

Mark Townsend
Nicolai Hojgaard at The Masters

A tale of two twins: Nicolai Hojgaard opens Masters with bizarre round as Ramus stays steady

Nicolai Hojgaard had a wild ride on day one of The Masters, carding everything from a 2 to a 7, but twin brother Rasmus kept his cool.

Mark Townsend
Toughest golf

Masters storylines: we look at how Augusta history will be rewritten on Sunday evening

On Sunday, the 89th Masters champion will emerge from a field of 95 players. We take a look at what storylines we might be in for.

Mark Townsend
Masters

The Top 10 contenders to win the 89th Masters at Augusta National – our verdict

We look at who might light up the Masters this week, from the leading favourites to one or two who some might have overlooked.

Mark Townsend
Masters flag

What do you get for winning The Masters? It’s more than just a green jacket!

The Masters has its own traditions like no other tournament and the winner will go home with serious cash and perks money can't buy.

Mark Townsend
Titleist GT280 mini driver

Review: The new Titleist GT280 mini driver – and why it ticks every box

Mini drivers are en vogue as manufacturers look to give golfers more options and now Titleist have entered the market with the GT280.

Mark Townsend