Cameron Smith hunts down Rory McIlroy to win 2022 Open Championship at St Andrews
2 years, 5 months ago

Cameron Smith hunts down Rory McIlroy to win 2022 Open Championship at St Andrews

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Having started four shots off McIlroy’s lead, six birdies in the last nine holes ensured the Australian of his maiden major title with an Open record-equalling low score of 20 under par. This 150th Open Championship was a glorious ceasefire in golf’s civil war – although not if rumours of Smith’s potential defection to LIV Golf come to fruition – but it will be best remembered as another agonising near-miss for McIlroy, who showed such great composure in the final group alongside Viktor Hovland only to be continually betrayed by his putter. There’s a worthy winner on the 18th green right now.” open image in gallery Cameron Smith on the final round One of the signature moments of this Open will remain McIlroy’s tip of the hat to Tiger Woods on Friday afternoon. open image in gallery Rory McIlroy let his lead slip open image in gallery Cameron Young made a remarkable debut At that stage, McIlroy looked so assured and in complete command of his emotions.

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McIlroy loses a club head and the lead in eventful 67 in first round at the BMW PGA Championship
3 months, 3 weeks ago

McIlroy loses a club head and the lead in eventful 67 in first round at the BMW PGA Championship

Associated Press  

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Rory McIlroy lost the club head on his 9-iron and then lost a chance to take the first-round lead by going out of bounds on the last hole in an eventful 5-under 67 at the BMW PGA Championship on Thursday. “Obviously you’re expecting the weight of the club to just pull through and there was nothing …

McIlroy trying to move on from devastating US Open loss
5 months, 4 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 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 …

Rory McIlroy’s drought in majors set to stretch to a 10th year as putter stays cold at British Open
1 year, 5 months ago

Rory McIlroy’s drought in majors set to stretch to a 10th year as putter stays cold at British Open

Associated Press  

HOYLAKE, England — Rory McIlroy headed straight to the practice putting green after his third round at the British Open, determined to work on the part of his game that’s most to blame for a drought in the majors likely stretching into its 10th year. Just last month, McIlroy couldn’t convert enough putts to get past Wyndham Clark in the …

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 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

The Independent  

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Inspired Smith denies Rory glory
2 years, 5 months ago

Inspired Smith denies Rory glory

China Daily  

Australia's Cameron Smith kisses the Claret Jug after winning the 150th edition of the British Open at St. Andrews in Scotland on Sunday. "To win an Open Championship in itself is probably going to be a golfer's highlight in their career," the 28-year-old Smith said. Smith is the first Australian to win at St. Andrews since Kel Nagle in 1960, …

Cameron Smith surges past Rory McIlroy to claim maiden major triumph in The Open at St Andrews
2 years, 5 months ago

Cameron Smith surges past Rory McIlroy to claim maiden major triumph in The Open at St Andrews

ABC  

Australia's Cameron Smith has produced an incredible back-nine birdie blitz to win the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews and claim his first major victory. Key points: Cameron Smith makes six birdies on the back nine to come from behind and win The Open Smith becomes the fifth Australian to win The Open At 20-under for the tournament, Smith finished …

Smith rallies to beat McIlroy at British Open for 1st major
2 years, 5 months ago

Smith rallies to beat McIlroy at British Open for 1st major

Associated Press  

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — The stage at St. Andrews was all set for Rory McIlroy. “To win an Open Championship in itself is probably going to be a golfer’s highlight in their career,” Smith said. Yeah, it’s just unreal.” Smith is the first Australian to win at St. Andrews since Kel Nagle in 1960, when he topped a rising American …

Young eagles 18th but settles for 2nd place at British Open
2 years, 5 months ago

Young eagles 18th but settles for 2nd place at British Open

Associated Press  

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — For a very brief moment, Cameron Young was tied for the lead on the 18th hole on the final day of the British Open with only three other players still out on the course. Young finished in second place on the Old Course in the 150th British Open after driving the green and sinking a 17-foot …

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

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Cameron Smith and his mullet in contention again at Masters
2 years, 9 months ago

Cameron Smith and his mullet in contention again at Masters

Associated Press  

AUGUSTA, Ga. — With his mullet flapping in the Georgia breeze, Cameron Smith made sure Scottie Scheffler didn’t run away from everyone else at the Masters. “I hit a pretty nice shot, and that’s really where you try to miss it there anyway,” Smith said of that second bogey. Didn’t really hit my best bunker shot, but it’s just what …

Cameron Smith survives late scare to win Players Championship
2 years, 9 months ago

Cameron Smith survives late scare to win Players Championship

The Independent  

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Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa battling to make cut in blustery Abu Dhabi
2 years, 11 months ago

Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa battling to make cut in blustery Abu Dhabi

The Hindu  

Rory McIlroy rolled in a 6-foot birdie putt at the last and was set to join Collin Morikawa in making the cut on the number in a brutal second round at the Abu Dhabi Championship that brought some of the world’s best golfers to their knees Friday. “This is the toughest I’ve played in,” said Scottish player Bob MacIntyre, who …

PGA Tour: Rory McIlroy suffers nightmarish loss as he hits ball into swimming pool
3 years, 9 months ago

PGA Tour: Rory McIlroy suffers nightmarish loss as he hits ball into swimming pool

CNN  

CNN — Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy is in a slump of form, and nothing embodied that more than his drive on the fifth hole at the WGC Matchplay on Wednesday. The big-hitting Northern Irishman walloped his drive, leaning on his club when he realized it was hooking dramatically to the left, with the ball eventually finishing in someone’s swimming …

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