McIlroy

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The Open 2022 - Practice Day Two - St Andrews
Rory McIlroy denies Tiger Woods rift despite differing views on golf’s direction
The Holywood man revealed he would not replace Webb Simpson on the PGA Tour policy board after the prospect of his return reopened “old wounds”.

Fri, 10 May, 2024

Rory McIlroy ‘flattered’ as Tiger Woods backs him to win Masters for career slam
Rory McIlroy ‘flattered’ as Tiger Woods backs him to win Masters for career slam
McIlroy was the last player to register at Augusta National around 30 minutes before his scheduled press conference, which started early and saw the world number two answer just seven questions.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Rory McIlroy changes tune over punishment for returning LIV golfers
Rory McIlroy changes tune over punishment for returning LIV golfers
The world number two has been one of the strongest advocates for the PGA and DP World Tours, but admits he has softened his stance on sanctions against players.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open - Day Two - The Renaissance Club
Jon Rahm rules out replacing Rory McIlroy on PGA Tour policy board
Rahm has backed McIlroy’s decision.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

44th Ryder Cup - Day Two - Marco Simone Golf and Country Club
Rory McIlroy restrained in post-match confrontation at Ryder Cup
The world number two was pushed into a car as Europe team-mate Shane Lowry attempted to defuse what appeared to be an argument outside the clubhouse.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

42nd Ryder Cup - Day Two - Le Golf National
I gained a friend back – Sergio Garcia says his feud with Rory McIlroy is over
The former Ryder Cup team-mates fell out following Garcia’s move to LIV Golf

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

Rory McIlroy skips US Open media duty with PIF merger still in headlines
Rory McIlroy skips US Open media duty with PIF merger still in headlines
McIlroy was due to speak to the media at 9am local time on Tuesday.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Rory McIlroy insists gap not ‘insurmountable’ after slow start to Masters
Rory McIlroy insists gap not ‘insurmountable’ after slow start to Masters
McIlroy made history as he gave what is believed to be the first in-play interview at Augusta National as he played the ninth hole

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023

Rory McIlroy told to follow Jordan Spieth’s ‘surgical’ approach to win Masters
Rory McIlroy told to follow Jordan Spieth’s ‘surgical’ approach to win Masters
McIlroy’s best finish at Augusta came 12 months ago

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

BMW PGA Championship 2022 - Pro-Am - Wentworth Golf Club
Rory McIlroy reveals rift with Ryder Cup team-mates who have joined rebel tour
Rory McIlroy admits his relationship with a number of Ryder Cup team-mates has been significantly damaged by their defection to LIV Golf

Wed, 07 Sep, 2022

The Open 2022 - Practice Day Three - St Andrews
Rory McIlroy: Winning Open at St Andrews is Holy Grail of golf
McIlroy lifted the Claret Jug in 2014 and won his fourth major title in the US PGA a month later, but has not won one of the game’s biggest titles since

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

PGA Championship Golf
Rory McIlroy sees last week’s US PGA Championship as ‘one that got away’
McIlroy admits last week’s US PGA Championship is “one that got away” as his major drought continues.

Thu, 26 May, 2022

The Open 2021 - Day Four - The Royal St George's Golf Club
Rory McIlroy hopes Olympics will get his game back in shape amid Covid-19 fears
McIlroy is not looking forward to his trip to Japan because of stringent protocols enforced to fight the spread of the virus

Sun, 18 Jul, 2021

The Open 2021 - Day Three - The Royal St George's Golf Club
Rory McIlroy plays down club-throwing incident but admits to consistency issues
Rory McIlroy played down his club-throwing show of frustration after surrendering a promising position on day three of the Open but admits he will be glad to see the back of Royal St George’s.

Sat, 17 Jul, 2021

2021 Masters Preview Package
Tom Watson urges Rory McIlroy to eradicate ‘cancer’ of self-doubt
The 32-year-old suffered a frustrating US PGA Championship campaign last month, failing to break par in any of his four rounds at Kiawah Island

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy hits dad Gerry with wayward shot on tough opening day at Masters
McIlroy was already two over par when he pushed his approach to the seventh hole to the right of the green, where it bounced and caught his father

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021

BMW PGA Championship - Day Two - Wentworth Golf Course
Rory McIlroy looks to continue his good record at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
Rory McIlroy won the title at Bay Hill in 2018 and has finished no worse than tied sixth in each of the last four years

Wed, 03 Mar, 2021

Masters Golf
Phil Mickelson backs Rory McIlroy to win US Masters - but it might not be this year
Phil Mickelson is adamant that Rory McIlroy will win the Masters to complete the career grand slam.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2020

Wimbledon 2018 - Day Nine - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Rory McIlroy would love to celebrate new baby with Tour Championship victory
Rory McIlroy admits it will be the “icing on the cake” if he can retain his Tour Championship title just days after becoming a father for the first time.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2020

Hopes fade for Rory McIlroy as Rickie Fowler leads at Wells Fargo Championship
Hopes fade for Rory McIlroy as Rickie Fowler leads at Wells Fargo Championship

Rickie Fowler took control of the Wells Fargo Championship last night with a third-round score of 68.

Sun, 08 May, 2016

Danny Willett remains in charge in Dubai as Rory McIlroy finished strongly
Danny Willett remains in charge in Dubai as Rory McIlroy finished strongly

Danny Willett remained the man to catch in the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic as defending champion Rory McIlroy was left to wonder what might have been.

Sun, 07 Feb, 2016

Injured McIlroy could miss the Open

The Open Championship is likely to be without its star attraction next week as world number one Rory McIlroy nurses a serious ankle injury.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2015

McIlroy's love life 'very happy'
McIlroy's love life 'very happy'

World number one golfer Rory McIlroy has spoken about his “very happy” love life, a year after his high profile split from tennis star Caroline Wozniacki.

Sat, 30 May, 2015

McIlroy told to use mediation to settle contract dispute

Professional golfer Rory McIlroy and his former agents are set to engage in a mediation process to try and settle a bitter contractual dispute.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2014

McIlroy: I haven't been as good as I can be

Rory McIlroy finished his PGA Championship third round with a flourish at Valhalla last night to stay ahead of the pack and on course for back-to-back majors in Kentucky

Sun, 10 Aug, 2014

Red-hot favourite Rory poised to make it Major number four at Valhalla
Red-hot favourite Rory poised to make it Major number four at Valhalla

He may still be only 25 years of age but if this last month has told us anything about Rory McIlroy, it is that the kid from Holywood knows how to get the job done.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2014

McIlroy: Claret jug needs a clean after nightclub party

Open champion Rory McIlroy was unable to show off his prized Claret Jug to the North’s political leaders today, admitting it needed a good clean after a big night out celebrating.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2014

Par not good enough for Rory
Par not good enough for Rory

Ireland’s Rory McIlroy shot a disappointing final round 72 for a final score of six under par in the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio yesterday.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Birdies drive McIlroy into contention

Another round, another day further down the road.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Rory heading in right direction
Rory heading in right direction

Rory McIlroy was rushing to nearby Jacksonville Airport and a London connecting flight delighted despite yet another ‘back door’ top-10 and on this occasion in the Players Championship.

Mon, 12 May, 2014

Stockton backs Rory Masters bid
Stockton backs Rory Masters bid

Rory McIlroy is in a “really good place” as he counts down to the Masters, according to his assistant coach Dave Stockton.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Rory ready to rock again
Rory ready to rock again

The promotional catchphrase for this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is – ‘Expect the Unexpected’.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2014

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