Rory McIlroy brought to tears talking about rough year, including almost divorcing wife, after latest win
Rory McIlroy has won major golf tournaments before, but this victory brought tears to his eyes for various reasons, including his personal life. He and his wife Erica were on the verge of divorce. “It means a lot,” McIlroy said. sky sportsafter winning the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai event three years in a […]
After emotional victory, Rory McIlroy has his sights set on making more European history
Rory McIlroy continues to make history on the DP World Tour. He won his sixth Distinguished Service Order title on Sunday, matching that of the late great Seve Ballesteros. But the Northern Irishman is hoping to become the greatest European player of all time. And to do that, he believes he must surpass Colin Montgomery, […]
Rory McIlroy overcome with emotion after historic Race to Dubai title
The most eventful year of Rory McIlroy's career ended with tears of happiness. He won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, earning him his sixth Order of Merit title, matching the late Seve Ballesteros. So, when asked about this feat after the round, McIlroy could barely compose himself.knows that his name will forever be […]
Rory McIlroy has Race to Dubai locked up but wants to cap off wild 2024 with more
Rory McIlroy has had a roller coaster season with more lows than highs. My mind immediately goes back to missing two putts from within 5 feet on the 16th and 18th holes at Pinehurst No. 2 and losing. So did his miscut at the British Open, where the wild Ayrshire weather wreaked havoc on his […]
Rory McIlroy has one-hand on Harry Vardon Trophy after strong Abu Dhabi finish
He may have made some new changes to his swing, but he's still the same old Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman shot an eight-under 64 at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Sunday, rocketing him up the leaderboard to 21 under overall. He ultimately finished tied for third place, three shots behind Paul Waring, but […]
DP World Tour: Paul Waring wins in Abu Dhabi, fends off Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton
While the world's best golfers lurk on the leaderboard, Paul Waring, ranked 229th in the world, won in Abu Dhabi. He shot a 6-under 66 on Sunday, finishing with a total of 24 under, two strokes behind compatriot Tyrrell Hatton. Rory McIlroy, Matt Wallace and Thorbjorn Olesen finished with 21 under. But the British fighter […]
Report: Rory McIlroy to cut back 2025 PGA Tour schedule severely
After a year of playing significantly more golf than in the past, Rory McIlroy says he intends to significantly reduce his schedule in 2025. Talk to James Corrigan telegraph paperMcIlroy said he hopes to compete in 18 or 19 tournaments in 2025. Next week's DP World Tour Championship will almost certainly see McIlroy earn his […]
Why does Rory McIlroy continue to play on DP World Tour? His lifelong goal tells all
Rory McIlroy is one step away from winning his sixth DP World Tour Order of Merit, awarded to the season-long champion of the circuit formerly known as the European Tour. He recently won the DP World Tour despite playing part-time. Look out for a 2024 season that includes a win and three runner-up finishes at […]
Rory McIlroy just ‘locked’ himself in a studio for 3 weeks to fix swing after major collapses
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Rory McIlroy can finish the season as the top player on the European Tour for the sixth time by winning this week's Abu Dhabi Championship. He'll try it with a new swing. McIlroy, ranked No. 3 in the world, said he holed up in a studio for three weeks, […]
Rory McIlroy a near lock for 6th Race to Dubai title as chase begins in Abu Dhabi
After a tough 2024 season that included a heartbreak at the U.S. Open, a near miss at the Irish Open at Royal County Down, and a playoff loss to Billy Horschel at the BMW PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy I am almost certain that I will finish this year with a big result. win. He enters […]