Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland separate themselves from the pack to lead by four at St Andrews
2 years, 8 months ago

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland separate themselves from the pack to lead by four at St Andrews

The Telegraph  

There were fears ahead of the first round that the fabled Old Course would be taken apart by a combination of modern technology and big hitters - that we could even see the first 59 in a major. "I feel like I've been in this spot a lot over the past couple of years, and things just haven't quite gone my way yet," said Smith, who is yet to win a major but has had four top-10 finishes in the past five Masters. There are a host of big names lurking behind him Rory McIlroy is three shots back, Dustin Johnson is a shot further back and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler one behind him. Tiger Woods wiped away tears amid emotional scenes as he was cheered the full length of the 18th hole on Friday on what he says "feels like my last time" playing the Old Course in an Open Championship. "As I walked further along the fairway, I saw Rory right there," Woods said of the world No 2 who was playing the first hole.

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Rory McIlroy wins by two shots at ‘cathedral of golf’ Pebble Beach
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy wins by two shots at ‘cathedral of golf’ Pebble Beach

CNN  

CNN — Rory McIlroy claimed a two-shot victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Sunday, a course he referred to as a “cathedral of golf.” McIlroy, 35, closed with a final-round six-under to finish 21-under-par for the tournament, two shots ahead of Ireland’s Shane Lowry in second. After claiming the win with a par on the 18th hole, McIlroy explained …

Rory McIlroy hits hole-in-one at Pebble Beach Pro-Am in first start of the PGA Tour season
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy hits hole-in-one at Pebble Beach Pro-Am in first start of the PGA Tour season

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Tiger Woods secures overtime win over Rory McIlroy as TGL delivers first thriller
2 months ago

Tiger Woods secures overtime win over Rory McIlroy as TGL delivers first thriller

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Rory McIlroy to dramatically cut down schedule after deploying swing tweaks
4 months, 3 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 …

Billy Horschel sorry for ‘generational talent’ Rory McIlroy after Wentworth win
6 months, 1 week ago

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

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Billy Horschel beats Rory McIlroy in Wentworth play-off to claim dramatic win
6 months, 1 week ago

Billy Horschel beats Rory McIlroy in Wentworth play-off to claim dramatic win

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Rory McIlroy takes one-shot lead into final round of Irish Open
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 2 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 …

Open day three: Rory McIlroy supporting leader Shane Lowry after missing the cut
8 months, 1 week ago

Open day three: Rory McIlroy supporting leader Shane Lowry after missing the cut

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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 rival backs his decision to step away from golf after US Open choke: 'He needs some time'
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Rory McIlroy ‘will be haunted for the rest of his life’ after choking golden opportunity to end major drought
9 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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US Open day four: Misses will haunt Rory McIlroy for life says Nick Faldo
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Rory McIlroy storms out after US Open choke without congratulating Bryson DeChambeau
9 months, 2 weeks 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 US Open meltdown deconstructed: how a two-shot lead fell apart
9 months, 2 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 leaves US Open IMMEDIATELY after humiliating Pinehurst collapse - and REFUSES to speak to media
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy leaves US Open IMMEDIATELY after humiliating Pinehurst collapse - and REFUSES to speak to media

Daily Mail  

A shell-shocked Rory McIlroy left Pinehurst immediately after a humiliating collapse across the closing holes of the US Open saw another major title slip agonizingly from his grasp. pic.twitter.com/z9FzEoq0hB — Jason Sobel June 16, 2024 Rory McIlroy was a picture of devastation after throwing the US Open away on Sunday Video also emerged of a devastated McIlroy watching DeChambeau wrap …

Rory McIlroy remains in contention for US Open title after mixed second round
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay share the lead at U.S. Open
9 months, 2 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 loves life inside the ropes, shoots 66 on first day at PGA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy loves life inside the ropes, shoots 66 on first day at PGA

Associated Press  

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rory McIlroy blasted yet another drive down the middle, this one finally coming to rest on the left side of the fifth fairway. As he headed off the tee box and toward the ball, a girl in the crowd shouted “I love you, Rory!” Still adored, and still playing great, there was no better place than the …

Rory McIlroy reveals why ‘the stars are aligning’ after victory before PGA Championship
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy reveals why ‘the stars are aligning’ after victory before PGA Championship

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Rory McIlroy four shots behind leader Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rory McIlroy four shots behind leader Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo

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Tiger Woods faces an endurance test of 23 holes at the Masters on Friday with his first round halted at the 13th on one-under par - but the five-time winner impresses on day one
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiger Woods faces an endurance test of 23 holes at the Masters on Friday with his first round halted at the 13th on one-under par - but the five-time winner impresses on day one

Daily Mail  

Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler are the top two on the leaderboard Play was suspended due to darkness, setting up massive Friday for the legend Tiger Woods ended day one of the Masters on one-under par at the 13th hole, with bad weather forcing a two-and-a-half hour delay at Augusta on Thursday. Woods will be back out at 8am local …

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

Rory McIlroy makes solid start on ‘benign’ opening day at PGA National
1 year ago

Rory McIlroy makes solid start on ‘benign’ opening day at PGA National

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Irish Open: Rory McIlroy moves into contention, two shots behind leader Hurly Long
1 year, 6 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. …

Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait
1 year, 8 months ago

Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait

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Rory McIlroy trails record pacesetters at Travelers Championship
1 year, 9 months ago

Rory McIlroy trails record pacesetters at Travelers Championship

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Rory McIlroy sinks 214-yard hole in one for his first ever on the PGA Tour
1 year, 9 months ago

Rory McIlroy sinks 214-yard hole in one for his first ever on the PGA Tour

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Rory McIlroy suffers more major heartbreak as Wyndham Clark shockingly wins US Open
1 year, 9 months ago

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

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Rory McIlroy’s flying finish puts him right in contention at intriguing US Open
1 year, 9 months ago

Rory McIlroy’s flying finish puts him right in contention at intriguing US Open

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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’s 36-foot, par-saving putt triggers 1st-round turnaround at Oak Hill
1 year, 10 months ago

Rory McIlroy’s 36-foot, par-saving putt triggers 1st-round turnaround at Oak Hill

The Hindu  

For much of Thursday morning and into the early afternoon, it sure appeared as if Rory McIlroy’s early exit struggles at the Masters last month were carrying over into the PGA Championship. And yet, McIlroy did plenty of scrambling from Oak Hill’s thick rough on a day in which he hit just two of 14 fairways. Yeah, it’s pretty messy …

Rory McIlroy ‘fighting something’ at US PGA as slimmed-down Bryson DeChambeau impresses
1 year, 10 months ago

Rory McIlroy ‘fighting something’ at US PGA as slimmed-down Bryson DeChambeau impresses

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Rory McIlroy struggles to make gains in US PGA Championship first round
1 year, 10 months ago

Rory McIlroy struggles to make gains in US PGA Championship first round

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Rory McIlroy bemoans ‘ugly year’ and seeks solution to divide in golf world
2 years, 6 months ago

Rory McIlroy bemoans ‘ugly year’ and seeks solution to divide in golf world

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Rory McIlroy, LIV golfers in sight of leaders at Wentworth
2 years, 6 months ago

Rory McIlroy, LIV golfers in sight of leaders at Wentworth

Associated Press  

VIRGINIA WATER, England — A truncated tournament could pave the way for a thrilling finish to the BMW PGA Championship, with the top 10 players separated by two shots heading into Sunday’s final round. McIlroy, meanwhile, is coming off winning the Tour Championship — and the FedEx Cup — two weeks ago and is seeking back-to-back titles worldwide for the …

McIlroy, Hovland avoid blunders to share British Open lead
2 years, 8 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 …

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland avoid blunders to grab share of British Open lead
2 years, 8 months ago

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland avoid blunders to grab share of British Open lead

LA Times  

Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the 11th hole during the third round of the British Open at St Andrews Golf Club on Saturday. Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, good friends in the second-to-last group, shot identical scores of 66 at the Old Course to share a commanding four-shot lead at 16 under par heading into Sunday’s final round. …

The Open 2022: Cameron Young leads from Rory McIlroy but woe for Tiger Woods
2 years, 8 months ago

The Open 2022: Cameron Young leads from Rory McIlroy but woe for Tiger Woods

Firstpost  

Young finished tied third in this year’s PGA Championship and has now put himself in a strong position to be a contender into the weekend. St Andrews, United Kingdom: Cameron Young seized the lead in the first round of the 150th British Open at St Andrews on Thursday after an outstanding eight-under-par 64, while Rory McIlroy sits two strokes back …

Rory McIlroy makes flying start to Open challenge but Tiger Woods toils to 78
2 years, 8 months ago

Rory McIlroy makes flying start to Open challenge but Tiger Woods toils to 78

The Telegraph  

Hello and welcome to Telegraph Sport's coverage of The Open at St Andrews - a tournament that if you cannot get excited about then you have no soul. As if to add to the almost mythical levels of anticipation Rory McIlroy says winning an Open Championship at St Andrews is golf’s "Holy Grail". Three-time Open champion Bobby Jones famously said …

Golf: St Andrews Hosts 150th British Open with Rory McIlroy Chasing 'Holy Grail'
2 years, 8 months ago

Golf: St Andrews Hosts 150th British Open with Rory McIlroy Chasing 'Holy Grail'

News 18  

St Andrews hosts the 150th British Open from Thursday with Rory McIlroy starting as the favourite for the Claret Jug while a determined Tiger Woods hopes to make an impact at a venue where he has triumphed twice before. ‘A magical place’ McIlroy will tee off in Thursday’s first round alongside Collin Morikawa, winner of last year’s Open at Royal …

British Open 2022: No one plays chess better on a golf course than Tiger Woods, says Rory McIlroy
2 years, 8 months ago

British Open 2022: No one plays chess better on a golf course than Tiger Woods, says Rory McIlroy

Firstpost  

Woods has won two of his three Opens at St Andrews and the third came at Royal Liverpool, where McIlroy won his only Open in 2014 and then was unable to defend it the following year. So, it was no surprise when Rory McIlroy, whose bucket list includes an Open at St Andrews, said on Tuesday, “It’s going to be …

Rory McIlroy, JT Poston share Travelers lead at 8-under 62
2 years, 9 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, 9 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’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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Rory McIlroy suffers early blow to slip further back at PGA Championship
2 years, 10 months ago

Rory McIlroy suffers early blow to slip further back at PGA Championship

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Rory McIlroy hails ‘ultimate pro’ Tiger Woods for making cut at PGA Championship
2 years, 10 months ago

Rory McIlroy hails ‘ultimate pro’ Tiger Woods for making cut at PGA Championship

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McIlroy powers to a 65 for early lead at PGA Championship
2 years, 10 months ago

McIlroy powers to a 65 for early lead at PGA Championship

Associated Press  

TULSA, Okla. — Rory McIlroy was more interested in his own history in the majors than the peculiar heritage at Southern Hills on Thursday at the PGA Championship. I think when your game is feeling like that, it’s just a matter of going out there and really sticking to your game plan, executing as well as you possibly can, and …

Rory McIlroy shoots 65 to lead in the clubhouse at US P as he ends first-round jinx
2 years, 10 months ago

Rory McIlroy shoots 65 to lead in the clubhouse at US P as he ends first-round jinx

Daily Mail  

Southern Hills brought southern comfort for Rory McIlroy on Thursday as he ended his first round problems in majors in spectacular style at the 104th USPGA Championship. Drawing on the momentum that followed his wonderful final round 64 at the Masters, the Northern Irishman overshadowed his illustrious playing partners Tiger Woods - clearly struggling with his right leg - and …

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