Rory McIlroy shocks fan with his reaction to savage heckling at Players Championship
2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy shocks fan with his reaction to savage heckling at Players Championship

Daily Mail  

Rory McIlroy stole a fan's phone at The Players Championship in a furious response to their heckling on Tuesday. Rory McIlroy stole a fan's phone at The Players Championship in a furious response to heckling McIlroy took the phone out of the fan's hand, looked through it and then walked away with it The fan looked shocked and it remains unclear what happened to the phone once the footage ends. McIlroy played a practice round at TPC Sawgrass in Florida as he bids to win golf's 'fifth major' McIlroy switched to some of his sponsor's new clubs for the first three rounds at Bay Hill but struggled to get to grips with the updated equipment and returned to his old set-up on Sunday. McIlroy will partner Xander Schauffele and Scottie Scheffler in the first two rounds at Sawgrass, Scheffler having become the first player in the tournament's 50-year history to win back-to-back titles last year.

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Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters
1 week, 3 days ago

Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters

The Hindu  

The playoff was only three holes. “By no means did I have my best stuff this week,” McIlroy said after becoming the eighth multiple winner of The Players. “I never thought it was long.” So ended a memorable week at golf’s richest tournament, where thousands of spectators showed up in the cold and wind for 47 minutes of golf between …

Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters
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1 week, 3 days ago

Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters

Associated Press  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The playoff was only three holes. “By no means did I have my best stuff this week,” McIlroy said after becoming the eighth multiple winner of The Players. “I never thought it was long.” So ended a memorable week at golf’s richest tournament, where thousands of spectators showed up in the cold and wind for …

How Rory McIlroy dealt with the pressure to win another Players Championship
1 week, 3 days ago

How Rory McIlroy dealt with the pressure to win another Players Championship

New York Times  

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — It wasn’t a good sleep, but it was the sleep that Rory McIlroy needed to win his second Players Championship. Only journeyman Spaun and McIlroy’s brain stood in the way of perhaps his biggest victory since his 2019 Players win when he retired to his hotel room on Sunday evening. “Standing over that tee shot …

Rory McIlroy takes fan’s phone after being heckled by college golfer at Players Championship
1 week, 6 days ago

Rory McIlroy takes fan’s phone after being heckled by college golfer at Players Championship

CNN  

CNN — Rory McIlroy took matters into his own hands at The Players Championship earlier this week after being heckled by a fan. “Because I don’t want you to.” McIlroy shot a 67 in the first round of The Players Championship, one off the tournament lead. Golf.com reported that University of Texas player Luke Potter had heckled McIlroy, who then …

College golfer who heckled Rory McIlroy and had his phone stolen carries out humiliating punishment
1 week, 6 days ago

College golfer who heckled Rory McIlroy and had his phone stolen carries out humiliating punishment

Daily Mail  

The fan who heckled Rory McIlroy at the Players Championship and had his phone stolen by the golf star is a University of Texas star, it has been revealed. Potter went viral after footage emerged of McIlroy walking off with his phone following criticism of the Northern Irishman's game. University of Texas golfer Luke Potter was the fan who heckled …

Rory McIlroy says he was beaten by wind at Troon as hunt for fifth major goes on
8 months, 1 week ago

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

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Rory McIlroy’s time off ‘exactly what he should be doing,’ PGA Tour commissioner says
9 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy’s time off ‘exactly what he should be doing,’ PGA Tour commissioner says

Associated Press  

CROMWELL, Conn. — No hard feelings, Rory. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said he understands why Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Travelers Championship — the final signature event on the calendar — to recover from a late-Sunday meltdown at the U.S. Open. “You look at the quality of the field that we have this week, we’re going to have a …

Rory McIlroy’s US Open meltdown deconstructed: how a two-shot lead fell apart
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Watch: Rory McIlroy belts out 1980s rock classic on karaoke after victory with Shane Lowry
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Rory McIlroy belts out 1980s rock classic on karaoke after victory with Shane Lowry

The Telegraph  

Lowry was generous enough to concede “Rory carried me a lot of the way” and although it is difficult to judge in a pairs tournament – they played two rounds of fourball and two of foursomes – the world No 2’s form did appear improved. Since winning the Dubai Desert Classic in January, McIlroy has endured an indifferent spell, which …

Rory McIlroy is brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam at Masters
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy is brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam at Masters

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy made that familiar turn off Washington Road and onto Magnolia Lane a year ago, the one that seems to suck in those fortunate enough to make it back in time, and felt as certain as ever that it was his time to win the Masters. He’s just — Rory’s too talented, too good,” said Tiger …

Rory McIlroy bounces back to form in the Memorial Tournament
1 year, 9 months ago

Rory McIlroy bounces back to form in the Memorial Tournament

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Rory McIlroy ‘close’ to top form at PGA after deflating Masters
1 year, 10 months ago

Rory McIlroy ‘close’ to top form at PGA after deflating Masters

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy says he is near the form he needs to win his first major title since 2014 after a mental health break to cope with a deflating Masters result. “If I can execute the way I feel like I can, then I still believe that I’m one of the best players in the world and I can produce good …

Rory McIlroy and the Masters cut no one saw coming
1 year, 11 months ago

Rory McIlroy and the Masters cut no one saw coming

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy returns to Masters in search of green jacket
1 year, 11 months ago

Rory McIlroy returns to Masters in search of green jacket

China Daily  

Rory Mcllroy cuts a relaxed figure during a practice session for the Masters at Augusta National on Tuesday. "Obviously the last time this tournament was played I walked away from the course and the tournament pretty happy with myself, as you can see over there," Mcllroy said Tuesday, gesturing to a nearby photograph of him standing in the bunker, his …

Rory McIlroy seeks to put Open heartache behind him in bid for third FedEx Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Rory McIlroy seeks to put Open heartache behind him in bid for third FedEx Cup

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McIlroy regrets cold putter as wait goes on for 5th major
2 years, 8 months ago

McIlroy regrets cold putter as wait goes on for 5th major

Associated Press  

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Every day, Rory McIlroy would gaze out the window of his hotel room overlooking the 18th hole at the Old Course and envision seeing his name atop the giant yellow leaderboard as a British Open champion at the home of golf. Still there about two hours later, when McIlroy held a two-shot lead after 10 holes …

Rory McIlroy’s Sunday charge at US PGA Championship ends in disappointment
2 years, 10 months ago

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

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Marauding Rory McIlroy lights up the Masters but carping cynics quick to pounce
2 years, 11 months ago

Marauding Rory McIlroy lights up the Masters but carping cynics quick to pounce

The Telegraph  

It certainly seemed to inspire his playing partner Collin Morikawa, who, feeding off the euphoria around the 18th green, also contrived to hole his bunker shot to sign for a five-under-par 67 and fifth place. “I sort of thought to myself: 'What the hell, let's give it a go here',” McIlroy said of his attitude going into the round. He's …

McIlroy a bit frustrated but eager for more in Masters
2 years, 11 months ago

McIlroy a bit frustrated but eager for more in Masters

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy opened his Masters with a pair of 73s that left him in the mix, if a bit frustrated over missed opportunities on a golf course he has grown to know well. “Unfortunately missed a short putt there, but it was kind of fun.” ___ DUSTIN’S DRIVING Dustin Johnson usually is one of the most impressive …

Rory McIlroy ‘happy with where everything is’ heading into Masters
2 years, 11 months ago

Rory McIlroy ‘happy with where everything is’ heading into Masters

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Rory McIlroy's Royal St George's comeback fails
3 years, 8 months ago

Rory McIlroy's Royal St George's comeback fails

Daily Mail  

Whatever he does on Sunday, Rory McIlroy will depart the 149th Open Championship with mixed memories of a semi-super Saturday that went from terrific to tawdry. Three days short of the seventh anniversary of the third of his four major triumphs, at Hoylake on July 20, 2014, McIlroy turned back the clock to remind fans of his glory days. Rory …

Seven years since his last major win puts a lot of scar tissue on Rory McIlroy
3 years, 11 months ago

Seven years since his last major win puts a lot of scar tissue on Rory McIlroy

Daily Mail  

It is nine years now since Rory McIlroy arrived on the South Carolina shore of Kiawah Island and swept away the field to win the US PGA Championship by a record eight-shot margin. After a disastrous performance at the Masters, featuring his first missed halfway cut at Augusta since 2010, Sir Nick Faldo didn’t sugarcoat the massive task ahead to …

Spectators return to Augusta National
3 years, 11 months ago

Spectators return to Augusta National

The Hindu  

The natural order was restored as the Masters week began under an azure April sky in front of appreciative spectators at Augusta National on Monday. Players are certainly enjoying having patrons around, and even more so looking forward to hearing some roars echo through the whistling Georgia pines come Thursday's first round. READ | "Even though there are a lot …

McIlroy comfortable with return of fans, Mickelson concerned - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 5 months ago

McIlroy comfortable with return of fans, Mickelson concerned - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy has missed the fans. The Northern Irishman will not see any spectators at this week's Zozo Championship being played at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California, but the next two events on the PGA Tour schedule - the Bermuda Championship and Houston Open - both plan to allow a limited number of fans. While McIlroy views …

McIlroy hoping schedule change leads to Masters breakthrough
4 years, 11 months ago

McIlroy hoping schedule change leads to Masters breakthrough

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy is hoping the rescheduling of the 2020 golf calendar can help him complete a career grand slam at the Masters in November. Read: Khelo India, a winner amid the anti-CAA protests in Assam Rather than its usual position as the first major of the year, The Masters will round off a hectic four months that is also scheduled …

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy on track for Masters despite setbacks at WGC-Match Play Championship
5 years, 11 months ago

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy on track for Masters despite setbacks at WGC-Match Play Championship

Daily Mail  

There was no disguising the anger felt by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy on Saturday after both departed the WGC-Match Play Championship following games they felt they should have won. Rory McIlroy embraces Tiger Woods after their enthralling battle in Texas on Saturday For McIlroy, that last outing against Woods was troubling not because of his meltdown at the end …

Rory McIlroy confident he can conquer Augusta
6 years, 11 months ago

Rory McIlroy confident he can conquer Augusta

Daily Mail  

Rory McIlroy believes he will win the Masters title he needs to complete the career grand slam despite letting his best chance to date slip away. McIlroy began the final round three shots off the lead and closed to within a shot of eventual winner Patrick Reed after two holes, but faded badly with a closing 74 at Augusta National. …

Rory McIlroy clings on at Augusta after Jordan Spieth sets spectacular pace
8 years, 11 months ago

Rory McIlroy clings on at Augusta after Jordan Spieth sets spectacular pace

The Telegraph  

Rory McIlroy was playing catch-up from the moment he drew back his club on the first tee. By then Jordan Spieth was already five-under par for his opening round, and the wind had arrived like an agent working for America’s defending champion. Spieth’s defence of his title started spectacularly, with a composed, skillful six-under par 66 from a morning start. …

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