Monday Morning: Kildare Hurlers Kick Off Christy Ring Campaign in Style & Scottie Scheffler Is Masters Champion

The 25 year-old finished on 10 under

GAELIC GAMES

Kildare hurlers began their Christy Ring Cup campaign in style yesterday.

They scored 5 second half goals in beating Mayo by 5-26 to 0-11 points.

Leading by 13 points to 8 at half time, Kildare added 5-13 n the second period to Mayo’s 3 points.

Here's Kildare Manager David Herity:

Among Kildare’s goalscorers was Confey’s Paul Divilly, scoring a goal in the opening minute of the 2nd half:

Kildare’s next game is against London in St. Conleth’s Park, Newbridge next Saturday.

This morning’s 'Kildare Today' at 10.45am and this evening’s Kildare Scoreboard from 6.25pm, will review all the Kildare weekend sport, including manager interviews.

GOLF

World number one Scottie Scheffler is the Masters champion.

The 25 year old American won the green jacket, and his first major title, with a final round of 71 to finish on 10 under par at Augusta.

The champion in his words. #themasters pic.twitter.com/88hdCF7uvw

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022

It was a brilliant tournament for Irish pair Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry.

McIlroy shot a final round 64 to finish in second place on 7 under par, 3 shots back.

It was his best ever Masters result.

What a way to finish. McIlroy holes out on No. 18 to put pressure on the leader. #themasters pic.twitter.com/L5fWWbR9cj

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022

While Lowry ended in a tie for third on 5 under par, also his best ever Masters finish, following a 69.

Seamus Power carded a final round 70 and ended in a tie for 27th on 4 over.

Not the final result I wanted today but fought as hard as I could. Congrats to Scottie on a great performance. #themasters pic.twitter.com/cRgsfbRvGD

— Shane Lowry (@ShaneLowryGolf) April 11, 2022

Tiger Woods finished on 13 over, in his first competitive event since a serious car crash 14 months ago.

The chapter ends on Tiger Woods' 24th Masters. #themasters pic.twitter.com/uNyEsieMXC

— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2022

McIlroy feels this a big step in the right direction for the future:

SOCCER

Premier League leaders Manchester City maintained their one point advantage over Liverpool at the top of the table after a 2-2 draw between the rivals.

Kevin de Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus scored for the champions, with Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane on the mark for Liverpool.

There are seven games to go.

All the action from today's thrilling @PremierLeague meeting at the Etihad 🎥 pic.twitter.com/nQelKmj6w2

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 10, 2022

Jurgen Klopp expects the battle to go all the way:

The game left Guardiola frustrated, but not too disappointed:

Elsewhere on Sunday, Norwich boosted their survival hopes with a vital 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Burnley.

West Ham's chances of finishing in the top four took a blow as they were beaten 2-0 by Brentford.

While Leicester edged Crystal Palace 2-1 to move above them in to ninth.

RUGBY

Ireland sit 4th in the Women's Six Nations table after picking up their first win of this year's tournament.

Greg McWilliams side recorded a 29-8 bonus point win over Italy at Musgrave Park to rebound after two opening losses.

RACING

Racing in Tramore this evening.

The first of 7 races goes to post at 4:30pm.