The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham news and links for Monday, April 13

TL;DR

Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters title by a single stroke, finishing with a strong performance on the final hole. The tournament remains a significant event despite its controversial history regarding membership policies.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 22: A Tottenham Hotspur fan looks dejected after the team's defeat in the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning, Hoddlers! I am a bad Hoddler because I keep forgetting that I need to actually write the Hoddle. This is why I am in awe of Fitzie, Pardeep, Salmon Chase, Vince, and all the past Hoddlers for churning out content like this on a strict schedule every day. I run the damn blog and I can’t manage to do that.

Anyway, did anyone else watch the Masters final round yesterday? I have a complicated relationship with the Masters. It’s indisputably the best major golf tournament, but it’s hampered by its past — I can see behind the thin veneer of Augusta’s beauty and note that it did not allow Black members until 1990 and women members until 2012!

Unfortunately, it’s still a compelling golf tournament, and yesterday Rory McIlroy did something incredibly difficult — he won his 2nd green jacket in a row by a stroke after carrying a two shot lead into the 18th. I’m not really a golf fan and don’t have a favorite player or anything, but I like watching Rory play — he was just a machine on that last round, and watching him celebrate after tapping in the winning putt was really really cool. My dumbest golf take is that if you win your second Masters, you get green pants instead of a jacket, and you’re forced to wear them anywhere you go in public.

Anyway, it was a close finish with a number of players finishing within a shot or two of McIlroy, and that makes the tournament much more fun.

Song of the Day: Kacey Musgraves, “Slow Burn”

Your Tottenham Links:

Apparently some Spurs supporters racially abused Brian Brobbey on social media after yesterday’s loss. That’s dumb and bad. (BBC)
The BBC questions whether Spurs are too bad to stay up this season. (BBC)
De Zerbi: “Sunderland made us suffer” (The Guardian)

Q&A

How did Rory McIlroy win the Masters in 2026?

Rory McIlroy won the Masters in 2026 by securing a one-stroke victory, maintaining a two-shot lead into the final hole.

What are the membership policies of the Masters Tournament?

The Masters Tournament did not allow Black members until 1990 and women members until 2012, reflecting a controversial history.

What is the significance of winning multiple Masters titles?

Winning multiple Masters titles, like Rory McIlroy's second victory, is a prestigious achievement in golf, showcasing a player's skill and consistency in one of the sport's most prestigious tournaments.