Marauding Rory McIlroy lights up the Masters but carping cynics quick to pounce
2 years, 8 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 been head and shoulders above everyone this week.” Asked about that bunker shot on 18, McIlroy smiled: “Honestly, I thought it would just give me a chance. It was a round Seve would have been proud of I think.” McIlroy bridled slightly when asked about his slow starts, arguing that you have to play your way into majors.

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Rory McIlroy sees glass half-full with 4 wins. The US Open makes it feel half-empty: Analysis
1 month ago

Rory McIlroy sees glass half-full with 4 wins. The US Open makes it feel half-empty: Analysis

Associated Press  

Tied for the lead with three holes left in an exhausting season for Rory McIlroy, he launched a pitching wedge toward the 16th green in Dubai and barked out desperate instructions. The other was the most fun — the Zurich Classic with close friend Shane Lowry, followed by McIlroy belting out Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” at a post-tournament party. “He …

McIlroy clinches his sixth Race to Dubai title
1 month 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 ago

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

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy caps tumultuous year with double DP World Tour win
1 month, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy caps tumultuous year with double DP World Tour win

CNN  

CNN — After a year fraught with personal and professional turbulence, Rory McIlroy ended 2024 in his much-frequented happy place: the winner’s circle. I’ve persevered this year a lot.” Victory sealed the 35-year-old’s fourth title of the season after a pair of wins on the PGA Tour – a highly successful campaign by most golfer’s estimations, but McIlroy’s storied talent …

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

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

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy honestly reflects on US Open heartbreak amid ‘consistent’ season
1 month, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy honestly reflects on US Open heartbreak amid ‘consistent’ season

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McIlroy felt ‘unimaginative’ with new swing as Fleetwood leads after shooting 62 in Abu Dhabi
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Rory McIlroy to dramatically cut down schedule after deploying swing tweaks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy to dramatically cut down schedule after deploying swing tweaks

The Telegraph  

Rory McIlroy intends to take an axe to his 2025 schedule and the bad news for the PGA Tour is that the world No 3 may skip not only one of the $20 million ‘Signature Events’ but also the opening tournament in the FedEx Cup, the play-off series that is the cornerstone of the circuit’s calendar. “There’s a few tournaments …

Rory McIlroy rues another painful near miss at Irish Open: ‘I’m getting used to it’
3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy takes one-shot lead into final round of Irish Open
3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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McIlroy tries to plot how to salvage a season without winning a major
5 months ago

McIlroy tries to plot how to salvage a season without winning a major

Associated Press  

TROON, Scotland — Rory McIlroy had plenty of time to accept that a 10th straight year would pass without him winning a major. “Twenty-two holes into the event and I’m thinking about where I’m going to go on vacation next week,” McIlroy said after rounds of 78-75 to miss the cut by five shots. It brought to mind McIlroy famously …

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

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

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after not adapting well enough to conditions
5 months ago

Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after not adapting well enough to conditions

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Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau at wrong end of Open leaderboard on day one
5 months ago

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau at wrong end of Open leaderboard on day one

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Rory McIlroy takes heart from near misses in bid to end major wait at 152nd Open
5 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy takes heart from near misses in bid to end major wait at 152nd Open

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McIlroy trying to move on from devastating US Open loss
5 months, 2 weeks ago

McIlroy trying to move on from devastating US Open loss

Associated Press  

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Rory McIlroy got back into his own little world a few days too late. “Alone with my thoughts for a couple days, which was good,” McIlroy said Wednesday at the Genesis Scottish Open, his first time back from a most devastating loss at Pinehurst No. What McIlroy said he does not regret is his quick departure …

Rory McIlroy’s time off ‘exactly what he should be doing,’ PGA Tour commissioner says
6 months 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 rival backs his decision to step away from golf after US Open choke: 'He needs some time'
6 months ago

Rory McIlroy's rival backs his decision to step away from golf after US Open choke: 'He needs some time'

Daily Mail  

Rory McIlroy's decision to step away from the PGA Tour after his US Open collapse is certainly understandable to Xander Schauffele, who offered some support to his rival this week. Rory McIlroy is taking some time away from golf after his historic collapse at the US Open And according to Schauffele, McIlroy faces more scrutiny due to his lofty status …

Analysis: Rory McIlroy has 4 majors and a major collapse. Where he goes from here shapes his legacy
6 months ago

Analysis: Rory McIlroy has 4 majors and a major collapse. Where he goes from here shapes his legacy

Associated Press  

PINEHURST, N.C. — Rory McIlroy had every reason to feel bitterly disappointed. He was poised to end all those years without winning another major when he couldn’t make a birdie over the last 17 holes, couldn’t hit a fairway to even give himself a good chance, and he finished one shot behind in the U.S. Open. That was last year …

Rory McIlroy makes swift Pinehurst exit after US Open heartbreak
6 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy makes swift Pinehurst exit after US Open heartbreak

The Independent  

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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, 1 week ago

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

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Rory McIlroy’s US Open meltdown deconstructed: how a two-shot lead fell apart
6 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 …

Rory McIlroy storms out after US Open choke without congratulating Bryson DeChambeau
6 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy storms out after US Open choke without congratulating Bryson DeChambeau

The Telegraph  

Bryson DeChambeau asked officials why he had not seen Rory McIlroy in the aftermath of his dramatic one-shot victory in the US Open on Sunday night, before being told that the runner-up left the course immediately without congratulating the victor. McIlroy missed a three-foot putt on the last, after skewing another of a similar distance on the 16th, to sensationally …

Rory McIlroy’s two missed short putts cost him a shot at winning the U.S. Open
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Rory McIlroy remains in contention for US Open title after mixed second round
6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy arrives at the U.S. Open content with his career, yet burning to end his major drought
6 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy arrives at the U.S. Open content with his career, yet burning to end his major drought

Associated Press  

PINEHURST, N.C. — The final question Rory McIlroy was asked before he headed onto Pinehurst No. Yet McIlroy’s continued failure to complete the career grand slam by winning the Masters, coupled with a tie for 12th at the PGA Championship last month, have kept alive a major championship drought that has stretched a full decade. “I think the only thing …

Rory McIlroy arrives at U.S. Open content, yet burning to end major drought
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy arrives at U.S. Open content, yet burning to end major drought

LA Times  

Rory McIlroy said he feels proud of all he has achieved the past 15 years, but he’s still driven to keep winning majors. “I think the only thing about trying to pick a number is that you’re setting yourself up for failure or disappointment,” McIlroy said, rounding back to the subject of his career goals, and using Tiger Woods’ pursuit …

Watch: Rory McIlroy belts out 1980s rock classic on karaoke after victory with Shane Lowry
7 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’s bid to complete career Grand Slam with Masters win put on hold for yet another year
8 months, 1 week ago

Rory McIlroy’s bid to complete career Grand Slam with Masters win put on hold for yet another year

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy’s bid to complete a career Grand Slam will have to wait yet another year after the world’s second-ranked golfer failed to make a leap up the leaderboard on Saturday at the Masters. I’ve just got to keep showing up and try to do the right thing.” The right thing has been elusive at Augusta National …

Rory McIlroy is brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam at Masters
8 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 Finishes as Top Scorer as Team Europe Clinch Ryder Cup Victory
1 year, 2 months ago

Rory McIlroy Finishes as Top Scorer as Team Europe Clinch Ryder Cup Victory

News 18  

Rory McIlroy said on Sunday that being the leading points scorer in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory “means a lot” after his disappointing performance at Whistling Straits two years ago left him in tears. McIlroy headed into the 2021 event struggling for form and went on to lose all three of his pairs matches before a consolation singles victory as Europe …

Irish Open: Rory McIlroy moves into contention, two shots behind leader Hurly Long
1 year, 3 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. …

McIlroy tries to stay positive after British Open despite extending winless streak in majors
1 year, 5 months ago

McIlroy tries to stay positive after British Open despite extending winless streak in majors

Associated Press  

HOYLAKE, England — Once again, Rory McIlroy was roaming near the top of the leaderboard of a major on Sunday. McIlroy failed to win a major for the 34th straight time on Sunday at the British Open. You think about my performances in the majors between like 2016 and 2019, it’s a lot better than that.” McIlroy finished in a …

Sir Nick Faldo urges Rory McIlroy to act like he ‘owns the ring’ at 151st Open
1 year, 5 months ago

Sir Nick Faldo urges Rory McIlroy to act like he ‘owns the ring’ at 151st Open

The Independent  

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McIlroy birdies last 2 holes to win Scottish Open, beating MacIntyre by 1 shot
1 year, 5 months ago

McIlroy birdies last 2 holes to win Scottish Open, beating MacIntyre by 1 shot

Associated Press  

GULLANE, Scotland — Rory McIlroy birdied the last two holes in whipping wind Sunday for a 2-under 68 to win the Genesis Scottish Open, his first victory on Scottish soil, and take a load of confidence into the final major of the year. I’ve given myself tons of chances, and hopefully this win sort of breaks the seal for me, …

Rory McIlroy ‘close’ to top form at PGA after deflating Masters
1 year, 7 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 …

McIlroy shoots 68 in return; Fleetwood leads at Quail Hollow
1 year, 7 months ago

McIlroy shoots 68 in return; Fleetwood leads at Quail Hollow

The Hindu  

A little time away from golf paid off for birthday boy Rory McIlroy. The world’s third-ranked player shot a 3-under 68 at the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday in his first tournament since missing the cut at the Masters, leaving him three shots behind first-round leader Tommy Fleetwood. “I think if you come back to the site of your first …

Rory McIlroy returns to Masters in search of green jacket
1 year, 8 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 can ignore the storm clouds at Augusta and join the greats by winning the Masters
1 year, 8 months ago

Rory McIlroy can ignore the storm clouds at Augusta and join the greats by winning the Masters

Daily Mail  

Out there, among the azaleas and the tranquillity of the most manicured hills in sport, a tangled and glorious mess of tales will begin to unfold. Simple enough and devilishly complicated for many reasons, two of whom are called Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm, and a third is called Rory McIlroy. Rory McIlroy with his wife, Erica Stoll, and daughter …

Rory McIlroy returns to Masters in search of green jacket
1 year, 8 months ago

Rory McIlroy returns to Masters in search of green jacket

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy has had plenty of memorable moments on the back nine on Sunday, but two of the best have had nothing to do with the four-time major champion holding up a trophy at the end. “Obviously the last time this tournament was played I walked away from the course and the tournament pretty happy with myself, …

Rory McIlroy powers his way to another win in Match Play
1 year, 9 months ago

Rory McIlroy powers his way to another win in Match Play

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy had every reason to love the long ball Thursday. McIlroy didn’t take his first lead in the match until another power show — a big drive into the wind on the par-5 16th to set up a two-putt birdie from 18 feet. Cameron Young never led in his match against Corey Conners — they halved 14 of the …

Rory McIlroy powers his way to another win in Match Play
1 year, 9 months ago

Rory McIlroy powers his way to another win in Match Play

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Rory McIlroy had every reason to love the long ball Thursday. McIlroy didn’t take his first lead in the match until another power show — a big drive into the wind on the par-5 16th to set up a two-putt birdie from 18 feet. Cameron Young never led in his match against Corey Conners — they halved …

Rory McIlroy tries to reclaim No.1 and defend title at CJ Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Rory McIlroy tries to reclaim No.1 and defend title at CJ Cup

The Hindu  

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy enters this week’s CJ Cup on the PGA Tour trying to reclaim the world number one ranking and defend his title on a brand new course. “I’ve put myself in a nice position to try to get back to number one in the world and trying to finish off the European Tour title too. “If …

McIlroy storms from 6 back to win FedEx Cup and $18 million
2 years, 3 months ago

McIlroy storms from 6 back to win FedEx Cup and $18 million

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — This year it became easy to overlook Rory McIlroy’s four majors, 30 wins on four continents and two years at No. Six shots behind before the Tour Championship started, 10 shots back after two holes, McIlroy rallied from a six-shot deficit in the final round against the No. “For whatever reason my swing wasn’t where it had been …

Rory McIlroy forced to be patient as major drought goes on after The Open agony
2 years, 5 months ago

Rory McIlroy forced to be patient as major drought goes on after The Open agony

Firstpost  

There is a strong case to say that Rory McIlroy has been the most consistent player anywhere this year, even if he fell just short in the majors. I’ll have other chances to win the Open Championship and other chances to win majors,” McIlroy insisted. “It’s one that I feel like I let slip away, but there will be other …

McIlroy regrets cold putter as wait goes on for 5th major
2 years, 5 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 …

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 …

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