Conor McKeon

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Conor McKeon

From staring into the abyss for another Masters disaster, there’s now more reason than ever to look to the future with optimism(Scene from the coronation of a Masters champion)It’s getting on for eight o’clock. A gorgeous time of the evening in April at Augusta. The play-off has pushed Rory McIlroy’s big moment back maybe 40 minutes. From our vantage point behind the 10th tee box, the sun is nestling gently in the pines to the left of the first hole.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Conor McKeon

Conor McKeon: Nothing will ever be the same again for Rory McIlroy From staring into the abyss for another Masters disaster, there’s now more reason than ever to look to the future with optimismRory McIlroy his wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy after winning the Masters in Augusta. Photo: David J Phillip/AP(Scene from the coronation of a Masters champion)It’s getting on for eight o’clock. A gorgeous time of the evening in April at Augusta.

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Conor McKeon

How asking Shane Lowry a question on Rory McIlroy showed basic lack of empathyShane Lowry during the final round of The Masters yesterdayProud. Vexed. Some cultural anthropologists have been known to playfully observe that these two states represent the poles of the Offaly emotional range. No misidentifying which extremity Shane Lowry was nearest as the sparks cooled on a firecracker Masters Saturday – Shane was bulling.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Conor McKeon

Pleasure, pain, euphoria, despair – Conor McKeon on why following Rory is a unique experienceRory McIlroy wipes his eyes before wearing the green jacket at the Masters golf tournament. Photo: APDid you watch from behind the couch or collapse in a heap on the floor? Did you wake up half the neighbourhood with your shouts and groans? How many times did your spirit leave your body?

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Conor McKeon

Conor McKeon: Journalist’s question to Shane Lowry demonstrated an absence of empathy and a lack of basic cop-onThe point is one Shane Lowry has been making for a long time and one which he has been consistent on. Photo: GettyProud. Vexed. Some cultural anthropologists have been known to playfully observe that these two states represent the poles of the Offaly emotional range.