#Rory McIlroy

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Aaron O’Callaghan reflects on competing with a young Rory McIlroy
Aaron O’Callaghan reflects on competing with a young Rory McIlroy
Cork man now spends his time as the men’s golf head coach at East Tennessee State

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry 20/4/2018
Pádraig Harrington predicts several more Masters titles for Rory McIlroy
Harrington feels McIlroy's improving short game, and his mentality, mean the 36-year-old will be a long-term competitive force at the top in golf

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Masters Golf
'I have the opportunity to do them all' - Rory McIlroy targets another decade of glory
Having already completed a long-awaited career grand slam last year as well as being a key member of Europe’s successful Ryder Cup squad, McIlroy has nothing left to prove – but holds no intentions of letting his mindset slip.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Final Round
S What it was like at Augusta National to witness Rory McIlroy etch his latest masterpiece
At the Masters, where every roar carries meaning, requiring detective work before the manual scoreboard confirms what has happened elsewhere on the course, Rory McIlroy gave us another nerve-shredding spectacle

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Final Round
S Kieran Shannon: Rory McIlroy's game first astounded us, his grit has endeared him to us
Rory McIlroy has no rival now as the finest Irish sportsperson ever.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Final Round
'Walking off the 18th tee not knowing where my ball was. That was the moment of greatest stress'
An abridged version of Rory McIlroy's considered reflections to the media after becoming the fourth golfer in history to win back to back Masters at Augusta

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Masters Golf
Donald Trump: Rory McIlroy is becoming more and more a legend
Trump, who has played golf with McIlroy in the past, used his Truth Social platform to send a message to the 36-year-old.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy on Masters glory: 'I still have things I want to achieve, but I still want to enjoy it as well'
The Holywood man made it back-to-back Masters victories on Sunday night. 

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to become back-to-back Masters champion
The Northern Irishman held off the challenge of Scottie Scheffler to retain the green jacket, becoming the fourth golfer in history to retain the title.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
Walking with McIlroy for his latest masterpiece: defending champion takes historic lead
He will head into Saturday second-last for driving accuracy, having failed to find a par-five fairway in either of his opening two rounds, and it scarcely mattered

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
The shots that make or break every hole at Augusta National
Fresh from walking the famous course, Maurice Brosnan assesses the key shots at the Masters.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

The Masters - Preview Day Two
'Rory McIlroy has been a wonderful champion' – The Masters’ modern era
Chair of Augusta National Fred Ridley was full of praise for McIlroy on Wednesday

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf
'My mum does these really nice': Rory McIlroy explains his menu for 2026 Masters Champions Dinner
McIlroy has decided against going all out Irish and having the other former winners taste black pudding, Irish stew or bacon and cabbage.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy's back issue 'more stubborn' than initially thought, Power drafted into Players field
Waterford's Séamus Power has been drafted into the field at The Players Championship

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Rory McIlroy: Fatherhood, Scheffler admiration, and Kerry course on his bucket list
Rory McIlroy: Fatherhood, Scheffler admiration, and Kerry course on his bucket list
Along with several courses in the US, Rory McIlroy said Waterville in County Kerry is a golf course he'd love to play

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2022 - Day One - Carnoustie
Like father, like son: Gerry McIlroy claims Seminole Pro-Member in Florida alongside Rory
The reigning Masters champion teed it up at one of golf's most famous courses and shot a best-ball 63 alongside Gerry to win the gross division

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Emirates Dubai Desert Classic Golf
Rory McIlroy calls on Europe team to shut down crowd abuse at 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare Manor
McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll were repeatedly targeted verbally by spectators as the Europeans clinched a 15-13 victory at the New York course in September

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy backs Muirfield for Open return despite ‘lowest point’ in 2013
Muirfield last staged The Open in 2013

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

2023 Ryder Cup - Opening Ceremony
Rory McIlroy delivers Ryder Cup warning to LIV pair Hatton and Rahm
“We went really hard on the Americans about being paid to play the Ryder Cup and we also said that we would pay to play in Ryder Cups," said McIlroy. "There’s two guys that can prove it."

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

BMW PGA Championship 2025 - Day Three - Wentworth Golf Club
Rory McIlroy on US Ryder Cup team: 'All they rally around is the flag and it turns a little bit militaristic'
McIlroy is unsure if Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will continue to bankroll the LIV Tour if it does not capture the imagination of golf fans

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Australian Open Golf
Rory McIlroy: Golf Channel Games are a chance to try something new and different
The Golf Channel Games take place at Trump National Golf Club Jupiter in Florida on December 17

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

Australia Open Golf
Banana peel moment! A slippery slope for McIlroy during his 3rd round at the Australian Open
Crowd favourite in Melbourne wants course to gt firmer to make a lat Sunday run at the leaders. 'If it does I think I could go out there and shoot something very low, 8 or 9 under'

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Emirates World Championship Golf
Rory McIlroy battles to 69, Shane Lowry fires 67 to stay in contention at DP World Tour Championship
Nicolai Hojgaard leads the tournament on 12-under.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

DP World Tour Championship 2025 - Previews
Rory McIlroy: 'You can't keep all the plates spinning, something had to give'
The golfing superstar agrees that right now, he is the happiest he's been in a long time. His exit from involvement in golf's political side has played a major part in that

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Emirates Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
Rai edges out Fleetwood in play-off as McIlroy falls just short in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy shot a stunning 62 in his final round at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Emirates Abu Dhabi Golf Championship
Lowry three shots off leaders Fleetwood and Rai in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy is six shots behind the leaders.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2025 - Previews
Rory McIlroy: LIV Golf's move to 72 holes is 'peculiar'
Rory McIlroy leads the Race to Dubai as he attempts to close in on Colin Montgomerie's record eight European Tour Order of Merit titles. 

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

DP World India Championship 2025 - Day Two
Tommy Fleetwood takes lead in India thanks to Shane Lowry inspiration
Lowry said the Delhi course is "there for the taking if you hit good shots".

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

DP World India Championship 2025 - Previews
Rory McIlroy says people are remembering Ryder Cup 'for the wrong reason'
McIlroy ruled out becoming Team Europe Ryder Cup captain until the "mid-2030s".

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

2025 Ryder Cup - Wednesday Previews
Viktor Hovland opens up on Ryder Cup heartbreak and sympathy for American
Luke Donald is undecided on whether he will captain Team Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor. He added that Rory McIlroy would make a "good captain" in the future. 

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Ryder Cup Preview - Tuesday September 23rd
Ryder Cup win would turn Rory McIlroy's 2025 into year for the ages
The Ryder Cup opening ceremony, which was scheduled for Thursday, has been moved forward to Wednesday with all-day downpours due on the eve of the tournament.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

BMW PGA Championship 2025 - Previews - Wentworth Golf Club
Roger Federer chat inspired Rory McIlroy to be more adventurous with tournament choices
Rory McIlroy said playing the India Championship next month, and going places he hasn't experienced before, "excites" him. 

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

An Post marks Rory McIlroy's Irish Open win with dedicated postmark 
An Post marks Rory McIlroy's Irish Open win with dedicated postmark 
To celebrate his sporting achievements, An Post will apply a special mark to millions of national and international letters and cards over the coming week

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 - Final Round
'Absolutely incredible scene' on K Club's 18th will live with Rory McIlroy for long time
Rory McIlroy won his second Irish Open, and his fourth event of 2025, with victory in a play-off against Joakim Lagergen at the K Club. 

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 - Final Round
'Tee to green, I felt like I was good': Rory McIlroy feeling confident ahead of Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy's win at the Irish Open consolidated his grip at the top of the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai rankings

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2025 Amgen Irish Open 7/9/2025
Rory McIlroy wins Irish Open after epic eagle forces thrilling play-off
McIlroy forced the playoff with an eagle on the 18th. 

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Previews - The K Club
Preview: Ryder Cup adds some extra spice to the Irish Open
“Obviously exciting few weeks ahead, starting with this week,” Lowry said ahead of his 07:50 first-round tee time alongside Kopeka and France’s Martin Couvra.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans 3/9/2025
Rory McIlroy: Winning Irish Open would be lovely but not necessary going into the Ryder Cup
While his national Open is clearly a title to be treasured, his pursuit of a second Ryder Cup victory on American soil appears to be the all-consuming passion of the 36-year-old.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

The Open 2025 - Day Four - Royal Portrush
Rory McIlroy absence from FedEx Cup playoff event a reminder golf is not like other sports
The PGA Tour’s version of the playoffs is working because it provides three weeks of its best players competing for a trophy that is slowly gaining in stature.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The Open 2025 - Day Two - Royal Portrush
Rory McIlroy's signs of progress pale beside Scottie Scheffler masterclass
Scheffler leads The Open on 10-under after a seven-under second round. McIlroy is sevens shots off the American. 

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

The Open 2025 - Day Two - Royal Portrush
Rory McIlroy: 'I feel like I could be a couple closer to the lead'
Rory McIlroy sits on three-under heading into the weekend at The Open . 

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Israel Palestinians
Irish Examiner view: International aid has a long way to go yet
There are 6,000 trucks with UN aid ready to enter Gaza, but they are not being allowed in

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

The Open 2025 - Preview Day Two - Royal Portrush
The Open Diary: Tournament lagging behind other Majors in golf gold rush
The total prize fund for this week’s Open sits at $17m (€14.53m).

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

The Open 2025 - Preview Day Two - Royal Portrush
Rory McIlroy more at peace with his mind and his game on return to Royal Portrush
McIlroy is encouraged by how's he played in his last two starts, including finishing tied for second at last week's Scottish Open. 

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

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