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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

Genesis Scottish Open 2025 - Preview Day Two - The Renaissance Club
‘It would mean a little bit more’: Rory McIlroy returns to Europe with eyes on Open tilt
The 2025 Masters winner plays at Scottish Open this week.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Travelers Championship Golf
S Cathal Dennehy Has Rory McIlroy simply forgotten the joy is in the journey?
The void can envelop those who spent so long striving towards a goal only to find themselves lost, and lacking in purpose, after they achieve it.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

2025 U.S. OPEN - Final Round
Rory McIlroy looking for another mountain to climb
“If I can’t get motivated to get up for an Open Championship at home, then I don’t know what can motivate me?" McIlroy said after his fourth round 67 at the US Open. 

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Rory McIlroy insists patience will be key to master ‘impossible’ Oakmont course
Rory McIlroy insists patience will be key to master ‘impossible’ Oakmont course
He missed the cut when the US Open was last played here in 2016, but has been putting in the work ahead of Thursday’s first round

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

2025 U.S. OPEN - Preview Day Two
'It went from my least favourite major to my favourite' - Rory McIlroy's mind sharpens as Oakmont looms
"But the person with the most patience and the best attitude this week is the one that's going to win.”

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2025 - Final Round
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy paired together at US Open
McIlroy, Lowry and Ryder Cup teammate Justin Rose are part of a grouping which will go out early on Thursday and late on Friday. 

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

Masters Golf
Rory Land: New book explores McIlroy's golfing brilliance and personal struggles
A new book chronicles the golfer’s journey to completing a career grand slam, as well as the roots in Northern Ireland that helped define him.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2025

RBC Canadian Open 2025 - Round Two
Rory McIlroy has 'concerns' as he misses Canadian Open cut by country mile 
A driver change which hasn't gone to plan has been the major issue for McIlroy. "I’m still searching for the sort of missing piece off the tee," he said. 

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

RBC Canadian Open 2025 - Previews
After a reset, Rory McIlroy is back on the horse
Rory McIlroy return to his more typical candour on Wednesday, opening up on the most compelling factor behind his PGA Championship silence: the non-conforming driver affair.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

RBC Canadian Open 2025 - Previews
'Pissed off' Rory McIlroy opens up on driver leak, weird PGA and post-Masters struggles
McIlroy spoke to media Wednesday before the Canadian Open, admitting that 'grinding on the range for three or four hours every day is a little tougher than it used to be'

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

PGA Championship Golf
S Rory McIlroy's Grand Slam has shifted golfing paradigms as sport enters new era 
Rory McIlroy’s cinematic psycho-drama of a triumph down in at the Masters last month has shifted so many paradigms.

Thu, 15 May, 2025

PGA Championship Golf
Unburdened by Masters success, Rory McIlroy wants to enjoy the freedom
Rory McIlroy still has goals, and wants to create more career highlights, but he's "not sure if any other win will live up to what happened a few weeks ago" at the Masters. 

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Truist Championship 2025 - Previews
Rory McIlroy feeling 'nothing but positive vibes' as year's second major looms
Rory McIlroy will play the Truist Championship in Philadelphia this week before teeing off at the second major of the year, the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow next week. 

Wed, 07 May, 2025

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2025 - Final Round
Masters Sunday 'one of the weirdest days ever' for Shane Lowry but he could only be happy for Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy said some of the reaction to his Masters victory has been "humbling". He and Shane Lowry team up this week to defend their Zurich Classic title at TPC Louisiana.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

U.S. Open - Round One
Xander Schauffele: 'Rory McIlroy winning the Masters is scary for the rest of us'
"If he's firing on all cylinders… I've played against him when he's done it, and it's not fun for me," Schauffele said about McIlroy. 

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
S Colin Sheridan: Beauty and the Beast of Rory McIlroy's game will always provide entertainment
Rory McIlroy could go on a run for the ages and win all before him, but his history suggests there will be many more final rounds like the one at the Masters.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Masters Golf
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry among later starters at the Masters
McIlroy will play alongside Ludvig Aberg and Akshay Bhatia for the first two rounds at Augusta National.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

The Masters - Round Two
Bridgerton, resilience, and Masters recon: Could it add up to being Rory McIlroy's year?
“I’ve gotten into ‘Bridgerton’ – I didn’t think I would,” said McIlroy. “I was very against watching it, but Erica convinced me. So we’re on a bit of a ‘Bridgerton’ kick this week, yeah."

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Texas Children's Houston Open 2025 - Previews
Rory McIlroy spent last week poking holes in his game as Masters looms
McIlroy said being part of Happy Gilmore 2 with Adam Sandler was an "amazing experience". 

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Players Championship Golf
Now Rory McIlroy just needs to tune out the noise 
McIlroy’s phone-grab reaction only opens the door for more heckling even when he remains one of the most popular players in golf. Once people know something bothers you, they tend to keep using the needle.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

Players Championship Golf
Rory McIlroy to face JJ Spaun in a playoff for the Players Championship title on Monday
Spaun had the chance to win it on the 18th green but his birdie putt just stopped short, meaning the tournament will have to be decided with a playoff on St Patrick's Day.

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Horizon Irish Open Golf Championship - Previews
The Pitch: Why Rory McIlroy is wrong about Tom McKibbin’s PGA Tour snub
McKibbin’s decision not to play a full rookie season on the PGA Tour is backed up by sound evidence.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

The Showdown: McIlroy and Scheffler v DeChambeau and Koepka
S Scottie Scheffler effect tightens Rory McIlroy’s focus as Masters approaches
Rory McIlroy made just one bogey as he won the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and had the discipline and the mental poise in the final round to come through key moments with flying colours, especially in club selection. That was especially evident on the final hole. 

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Shane Lowry
Shane Lowry having fun as his team win on debut night for TGL
Shane Lowry's Bay Golf Club easily beat Xander Schauffele’s New York Golf Club 9-2. Lowry took the opening shot in the league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. 

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

The Showdown: McIlroy and Scheffler v DeChambeau and Koepka
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler each earn $5m in cryptocurrency for easy victory over LIV Golf pair
The format for The Showdown was one point for a six-hole fourballs match, one point for a six-hole foursomes match and one point each for singles over the last six holes.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

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