Rory McIlroy in contention as Richard Bland leads Dubai Desert Classic
1 year, 11 months ago

Rory McIlroy in contention as Richard Bland leads Dubai Desert Classic

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Rory McIlroy left speechless as Bryson DeChambeau delivers brutal put-down
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Rory McIlroy left speechless as Bryson DeChambeau delivers brutal put-down

Daily Mail  

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy have already kickstarted the trash-talk ahead of their showdown. PGA Tour stars McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will go head-to-head with DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, who both play on the LIV Golf circuit, in the Crypto.com Showdown at 6pm ET Tuesday. Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy kickstarted the trash-talk ahead of their showdown McIlroy and Scottie …

McIlroy clinches his sixth Race to Dubai title
1 month, 3 weeks ago

McIlroy clinches his sixth Race to Dubai title

China Daily  

Rory McIlroy poses with his wife Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy on Sunday. AP DUBAI — Rory McIlroy won the DP World Tour Championship for the third time and claimed his sixth Race to Dubai title in the process on Sunday, matching the tally of legendary Spaniard Seve Ballesteros. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland made a crucial birdie on …

Rory McIlroy ends tough year by winning DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy ends tough year by winning DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai

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Rory McIlroy ends his year with another win in Dubai and a 6th title as Europe’s best
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy ends his year with another win in Dubai and a 6th title as Europe’s best

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy ended a tumultuous year packed with emotion on and off the golf course with a pair of trophies and plenty of tears. I’ve persevered this year a lot.” He won four times — two of them on the PGA Tour, one of those with close friend Shane Lowry in a team event — …

Tearful Rory McIlroy equals Seve Ballesteros with double celebration in Dubai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tearful Rory McIlroy equals Seve Ballesteros with double celebration in Dubai

The Telegraph  

And although McIlroy’s detractors will claim it will only count when he picks up that elusive fifth major, the world number three had piled so much pressure on himself at the DP World Tour Championship that it genuinely seemed as if he had crossed the Rubicon. “It feels like a fitting end to 2024 – I’ve persevered this year a …

Rory McIlroy takes strides towards DOUBLE end-of-season prize as he moves to within a shot of the lead in Dubai - and the £4m purse - for winning the DP World Tour Championship and order of merit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy takes strides towards DOUBLE end-of-season prize as he moves to within a shot of the lead in Dubai - and the £4m purse - for winning the DP World Tour Championship and order of merit

Daily Mail  

A day after insisting he had no need to snatch a share of the Ryder Cup's profits, Rory McIlroy took strides towards a pair of pay cheques that would somewhat prove his point. For now, £1.6m of that sum is near enough guaranteed, with McIlroy all but certain to finish top of the order of merit standings, though the more …

Rory McIlroy off to a flyer at DP World Tour Championship as battle with Tyrrell Hatton beckons
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy off to a flyer at DP World Tour Championship as battle with Tyrrell Hatton beckons

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What Rory McIlroy needs to win Race To Dubai title
1 month, 4 weeks ago

What Rory McIlroy needs to win Race To Dubai title

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Paul Waring wins in Abu Dhabi after birdie-birdie finish
2 months ago

Paul Waring wins in Abu Dhabi after birdie-birdie finish

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McIlroy felt ‘unimaginative’ with new swing as Fleetwood leads after shooting 62 in Abu Dhabi
2 months ago

McIlroy felt ‘unimaginative’ with new swing as Fleetwood leads after shooting 62 in Abu Dhabi

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Fine, but unimaginative. That was Rory McIlroy’s view of his new swing, which he tried out for the first time competitively in shooting 5-under 67 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Thursday. 3-ranked McIlroy five shots off the lead held by Ryder Cup teammate Tommy Fleetwood in the first event …

Billy Horschel sorry for ‘generational talent’ Rory McIlroy after Wentworth win
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Billy Horschel sorry for ‘generational talent’ Rory McIlroy after Wentworth win

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Sharma finishes T-42nd as Hojgaard pips McIlroy to Irish title
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sharma finishes T-42nd as Hojgaard pips McIlroy to Irish title

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma had a choppy back nine leading to a round of 1-over 72 as he finished a disappointing T-42nd at the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down. Meanwhile, Rasmus Højgaard holed out twice and produced a stunning finish with four birdies in last five holes as he beat local favourite Rory McIlroy. McIlroy looked on course …

Rory McIlroy rues another painful near miss at Irish Open: ‘I’m getting used to it’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy rues another painful near miss at Irish Open: ‘I’m getting used to it’

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Heartbreak for Rory McIlroy as Rasmus Hojgaard wins Irish Open
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Heartbreak for Rory McIlroy as Rasmus Hojgaard wins Irish Open

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Rory McIlroy takes one-shot lead into final round of Irish Open
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy takes one-shot lead into final round of Irish Open

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Rory McIlroy birdies last 3 holes and is 2 shots off the lead at his home Irish Open
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy birdies last 3 holes and is 2 shots off the lead at his home Irish Open

Associated Press  

NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy birdied his final three holes to shoot 3-under 68 and sit two strokes off the first-round lead at the Irish Open on Thursday. 3-ranked McIlroy is attempting to win his home tournament for the second time — eight years after the first — and is playing at Royal County Down Golf Club, a course …

Hideki Matsuyama finds passport to share of halfway lead
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hideki Matsuyama finds passport to share of halfway lead

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Rory McIlroy says he was beaten by wind at Troon as hunt for fifth major goes on
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy says he was beaten by wind at Troon as hunt for fifth major goes on

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Rory McIlroy exits before trophy awarded and without speaking after US Open collapse
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy exits before trophy awarded and without speaking after US Open collapse

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Rory McIlroy ‘will be haunted for the rest of his life’ after choking golden opportunity to end major drought
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy ‘will be haunted for the rest of his life’ after choking golden opportunity to end major drought

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US Open day four: Misses will haunt Rory McIlroy for life says Nick Faldo
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open day four: Misses will haunt Rory McIlroy for life says Nick Faldo

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Rory McIlroy’s US Open meltdown deconstructed: how a two-shot lead fell apart
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy’s US Open meltdown deconstructed: how a two-shot lead fell apart

The Telegraph  

The unwanted records McIlroy’s wait for his fifth major title will tick over to 3,600 days on Tuesday, closing in on the decade of despair since his 2014 US PGA Championship victory. McIlroy is the first player in US Open history to finish in outright second place, one shot back behind the eventual champion, in back-to-back years after losing by …

Rory McIlroy’s two missed short putts cost him a shot at winning the U.S. Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy’s two missed short putts cost him a shot at winning the U.S. Open

Associated Press  

PINEHURST, N.C. — Rory McIlroy put himself in position to end a decade-long drought in the majors, and answer a whole lot of questions about his ability to get it done, only to miss two short putts Sunday that left him peeling out of the parking lot in disappointment. I’m sure he will fight back and really soon.” The first …

Bryson DeChambeau WINS US Open after Rory McIlroy throws it away on the closing stretch at Pinehurst
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bryson DeChambeau WINS US Open after Rory McIlroy throws it away on the closing stretch at Pinehurst

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Bryson DeChambeau has won the US Open, after Rory McIlroy choked on the final extraordinary, historic day at Pinehurst. Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after winning his second US Open title in North Carolina DeChambeau poses with the trophy at Pinehurst after an historic final day at the US Open …

Rory McIlroy remains in contention for US Open title after mixed second round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy remains in contention for US Open title after mixed second round

The Independent  

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Patrick Cantlay grabs U.S. Open clubhouse lead as Scheffler tees off
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Patrick Cantlay grabs U.S. Open clubhouse lead as Scheffler tees off

The Hindu  

Patrick Cantlay used a late birdie blitz to grab the early U.S. Open clubhouse lead on Thursday at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina where tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler had just started his first round. Scheffler entered the week riding high as the first player to win five times in a season on the PGA Tour before the U.S. Open since …

McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay
6 months, 4 weeks ago

McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay share the lead at U.S. Open
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay share the lead at U.S. Open

LA Times  

Rory McIlroy hits off the 11th tee during the first round of the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C., on Thursday. Rory McIlroy had his first bogey-free round in a major since his last time winning one 10 years ago, a five-under 65 that gave him a share of the lead with nemesis Patrick Cantlay on Thursday in the U.S. Open. …

Rory McIlroy eagles from bunker in final round masterclass to win Wells Fargo Championship
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy eagles from bunker in final round masterclass to win Wells Fargo Championship

The Telegraph  

Most promisingly his wedge play appeared revitalised and that has been his Achilles heel for so long. He is obviously in great nick for next week.” Korda misses out on record sixth LPGA Tour win in a row Nelly Korda’s pursuit of making LPGA Tour history came to an end in New Jersey on Sunday night when she failed to …

Rory McIlroy set for final-day shoot-out with Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy set for final-day shoot-out with Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo

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Rory McIlroy has a lot of birdies, a little drama and a share of The Players lead
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy has a lot of birdies, a little drama and a share of The Players lead

Associated Press  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Rory McIlroy had a lot of birdies and a little drama Thursday in The Players Championship. McIlroy tied The Players Championship record with 10 birdies, offset by two tee shots into the water, for his lowest start ever at the PGA Tour’s flagship event. is saying they were 100 percent certain it landed below the …

Ireland’s Shane Lowry and England’s David Skinns share lead in Florida
10 months, 1 week ago

Ireland’s Shane Lowry and England’s David Skinns share lead in Florida

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McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic for record fourth time
11 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic for record fourth time

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy won the Dubai Desert Classic for a record fourth time after reeling in Cameron Young early in the final round then holding off Adrian Meronk down the back nine to seal a one-stroke victory on Sunday. “It was one of those days where there wasn’t a ton of fireworks just because the course was so difficult,” said McIlroy, …

McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic for record 4th time after reeling in Young in final round
11 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic for record 4th time after reeling in Young in final round

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy won the Dubai Desert Classic for a record fourth time Sunday, completing a remarkable weekend comeback by reeling in Cameron Young early in the final round, then holding off Adrian Meronk by a stroke, McIlroy closed with a 2-under 70 to retain the title at a tournament he first won in 2009 and …

Fleetwood capitalizes on McIlroy’s error on the 18th to win Dubai Invitational by 1 shot
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fleetwood capitalizes on McIlroy’s error on the 18th to win Dubai Invitational by 1 shot

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tommy Fleetwood benefited from two huge errors on the back nine from Rory McIlroy and produced his own strong finish to win the Dubai Invitational following a back-and-forth final-round duel on Sunday. “First week back out, I think you’re going to expect some of those sloppy mistakes,” McIlroy said, “and unfortunately for me those mistakes …

Irish Open: Rory McIlroy moves into contention, two shots behind leader Hurly Long
1 year, 4 months ago

Irish Open: Rory McIlroy moves into contention, two shots behind leader Hurly Long

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy birdied his last two holes to move into contention for a second Irish Open title as most of the players in front of him faltered in the third round on Saturday. McIlroy finished off a 6-under 66 with a short birdie putt on the 18th to push into third place, two shots behind leader Hurly Long of Germany. …

Brian Harman sets formidable Open target with flawless second round
1 year, 5 months ago

Brian Harman sets formidable Open target with flawless second round

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Rory McIlroy suffers more major heartbreak as Wyndham Clark shockingly wins US Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Rory McIlroy suffers more major heartbreak as Wyndham Clark shockingly wins US Open

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McIlroy gets big break at US Open but ice-cold putter costs him the title
1 year, 6 months ago

McIlroy gets big break at US Open but ice-cold putter costs him the title

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Rory McIlroy got the sort of break most players need to win a U.S. Open. McIlroy shot even-par 70 — one birdie, 16 pars and that single bogey — to finish his four rounds at Los Angeles Country Club at 9-under 271. “I think the putter, I’ll rue some of the chances that I missed,” McIlroy said. …

Rory McIlroy soars to lead on third day of Ohio Memorial
1 year, 7 months ago

Rory McIlroy soars to lead on third day of Ohio Memorial

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Rory McIlroy embraces tough conditions in quest for Masters revival
1 year, 9 months ago

Rory McIlroy embraces tough conditions in quest for Masters revival

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McIlroy stumbles to 76 in Players meeting of top 3 golfers
1 year, 10 months ago

McIlroy stumbles to 76 in Players meeting of top 3 golfers

China Daily  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Rory McIlroy went from thick grass to a double bogey on his opening hole at The Players Championship. "This is one of those places when you're hitting the ball really well and getting the ball in position, there's a lot of birdies to be had," Scheffler said. He wasn't off by much on the 10th …

Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard LIVE: Rory McIlroy beats Patrick Reed in thrilling finish
1 year, 11 months ago

Dubai Desert Classic leaderboard LIVE: Rory McIlroy beats Patrick Reed in thrilling finish

The Independent  

✕ Close Watch: Rory Mcllroy reacts to question about Patrick Reed feud Rory McIlroy overcame a final-round charge from Patrick Reed to win the Dubai Desert Classic in a tense Monday duel between players who were involved in a pre-tournament spat. The top-ranked McIlroy rolled in a birdie putt from around 15 feet at the 18th for a four-under round …

McIlroy, Hovland avoid blunders to share British Open lead
2 years, 5 months ago

McIlroy, Hovland avoid blunders to share British Open lead

Associated Press  

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Cheers from every corner of the Old Course that belonged to Tiger Woods for two days at St. Andrews switched over to Rory McIlroy in the British Open, and he certainly did his part to give them what came to see Saturday. “How can you not root for Rory?” McIlroy is one round away from ending …

The Rory McIlroy miracle shot that turned The Open on its head
2 years, 5 months ago

The Rory McIlroy miracle shot that turned The Open on its head

The Telegraph  

The roar was loud enough to travel across the Tay Estuary. There was a reason why McIlroy’s tip of the cap to a departing Tiger Woods had seemed like a passing of the flame: the four-time major champion is, in his idol’s absence, the one player from whom pure theatre is guaranteed. There is one crucial difference, though, between the …

Rory McIlroy, JT Poston share Travelers lead at 8-under 62
2 years, 6 months ago

Rory McIlroy, JT Poston share Travelers lead at 8-under 62

Associated Press  

CROMWELL, Conn. — Rory McIlroy fought off a sinus bug to shoot an 8-under 62 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with J.T. “It’s like U.S. Open rehab coming here,” the four-time major champion said. “I like coming here the week after the U.S. Open, it sort of gives you an opportunity to shoot low scores and …

Rory McIlroy climbs top of the leaderboard on the first day at the US Open
2 years, 6 months ago

Rory McIlroy climbs top of the leaderboard on the first day at the US Open

Daily Mail  

It might stand as the best putting round in a major of his entire career. We might never have seen more intent from him than this, as he got the 122nd US Open off to an electrifying start with a highly eventful first round 67 to be by far the biggest name among a quintet of players who finished one …

Rory McIlroy Major-Ready With Canadian Open win
2 years, 6 months ago

Rory McIlroy Major-Ready With Canadian Open win

News 18  

A clutch birdie three on the penultimate hole proved the difference for Rory McIlroy on Sunday as the Northern Irishman successfully defended his RBC Canadian Open title with a two-stroke win at St. George’s Golf and Country Club. The victory was McIlroy’s 21st PGA Tour title, moving him into equal 31st on the all-time tour wins list. The depth of …

Rory McIlroy’s Sunday charge at US PGA Championship ends in disappointment
2 years, 7 months ago

Rory McIlroy’s Sunday charge at US PGA Championship ends in disappointment

The Independent  

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