Tag: Rory McIlroy

Magnificent McIlroy holds off Knox to win Irish Open

Tournament host Rory McIlroy hit two stunning approach shots in the closing three holes to end a six-month winless drought, capturing the Irish Open...

McIlroy pleased with McGinley as captain

Rory McIlroy has applauded Paul McGinley’s appointment as Europe’s captain for the 2014 Ryder Cup. “He is the best captain I have ever played under....

Woods plays down rivalry with good friend McIlroy

This week's Abu Dhabi Championship is billed as a desert duel between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods but the American says theirs is a...

‘True fan’ McIlroy sacrifices sleep for Wozniacki

Rory McIlroy won't be losing any sleep about his financial future after signing a multi-million dollar deal with Nike, but the Northern Irishman is...

McIlroy set for Nike switch

Nike Golf president Cindy Davis will be accompanied by a "special guest" at a press conference in Abu Dhabi on Monday - and no...

Rory McIlroy defends decision to miss WGC Champions

Rory McIlroy has defended his decision to miss last week's WGC Champions tournament in China so he could watch his girlfriend play tennis in...

McIlroy in mix as Donaldson breaks course record

Four of the world's top five golfers including number one Rory McIlroy are at Lake Malaren this week, but it was world number 51...

Rose promises to battle McIlroy all the way to Dubai

Ryder Cup hero Justin Rose vowed on Wednesday that he will make it a fight to the finish as he attempts to chase down...

Woods, McIlroy to play in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have both confirmed they will return to Abu Dhabi in January to open their 2013 season. The top-ranking players in...

McIlroy sinks amid World Golf Final wash-out

Rory McIlroy was knocked out of contention on a rain-lashed day at the World Golf Final on Wednesday and can only hope to restore...

McIlroy ‘can carry Irish flag if he plays for us’

World number one Rory McIlroy will be offered the chance to be Ireland's flagbearer at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics if...

McIlroy/McDowell one up at turn

World No.1 Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell were one up at the turn for Europe against Americans Jim Furyk and Brandt Snedeker in the...

Snedeker wins Tour Championship for $11.4m payday

American Brandt Snedeker won the US PGA Tour Championship and claimed a $10 million bonus for capturing the tour season playoff title after firing...

McIlroy leads world rankings, Woods in second

Rory McIlroy has consolidated his lead atop the world rankings with his second straight win on the USPGA Tour on Sunday, while Tiger Woods...

Woods, McIlroy to square off at Barclays

Golf's two biggest stars, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, will be grouped together for the first time ever in an official PGA Tour event...

McIlroy, Woods to face off in China

World number one Rory McIlroy will take on 14-time Major winner Tiger Woods in the one-day Duel at Jinsha Lake matchplay contest in China...

McIlroy wins PGA, vaults into No. 1

Rory McIlroy blitzed the field on a marathon Sunday at the PGA Championship, claiming his second major title with a record-setting eight-shot victory on...