Rory McIlroy on PGA Tour, Saudi LIV Golf talks amid 9/11 anniversary: “Peculiar timing”
About 3,200 miles from New York City, in the small seaside town of Newcastle in Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy couldn't help but raise some eyebrows at the meeting on the other side of the Atlantic. PGA Tour officials, Tiger Woods and Adam Scott are reportedly scheduled to meet with representatives of the Saudi Public Investment […]
Rory McIlroy reveals why Scottie Scheffler is better than him, atop golfing world
Rory McIlroy knows that Scottie Scheffler is way ahead of the rest of the PGA Tour. Everyone on the tour knows just how phenomenal Scheffler is. His 2024 season will be one not seen in professional golf since Tiger Woods did it in 2007. It wasn't a terrible season for McIlory, but he left a […]
Rory McIlroy suggests ‘some people’ are holding up pending LIV Golf, Saudi deal
ATLANTA — One of the big things the golf world wanted to hear from PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan on Wednesday was the Tour's position on the pending agreement with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), the beneficiary of LIV Golf. But Monahan didn't offer any updates, and instead, in true politician fashion, dodged multiple […]
Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa disagree with Scottie Scheffler, applaud FedEx Cup Playoff format
The PGA Tour’s three-week playoffs begin Thursday with the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, but debate continues to rage among the top players over its format. Some, such as Scottie Scheffler, don’t like that structure. Scheffler even called it “absurd,” adding that he doesn’t like the idea of it all boiling down to the […]
Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler among household names lurking at Olympics
The Olympic leaderboard looks pretty impressive, with Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele on the pace at 14 under par after 54 holes, but with a number of big names such as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler also within striking distance, it should be a thrilling Sunday at Le Golf National. McIlroy and Scheffler are tied […]
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, other stars off to solid starts at Olympic Golf Competition
Two of the world’s most popular players got off to a strong start in the men’s Olympic golf competition in Paris on Thursday. Scottie Scheffler finished with four birdies and no bogeys for a four-under 67. The world No. 1 ranked player finished in a tie for sixth place, four strokes behind leader Hideki Matsuyama. […]
Rory McIlroy changes tune on Olympic Golf, offers stunning admission about legacy
Rory McIlroy’s major title drought has been well-publicized over the past few years: He hasn’t won a major since beating Phil Mickelson in the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla, and next spring’s Augusta National will mark the 11th year of that drought. But McIlroy has accomplished a lot since his Kentucky triumph, winning 17 PGA […]
Rory McIlroy silences drunken fan at St. Andrews with Ryder Cup warning shot
It’s no secret that Rory McIlroy loves the Ryder Cup and wears the navy blue and gold of the European flag. He is also the lifeblood of the team. After all, he had a commanding 4-1-0 record at Marco Simone last year, giving Europe four points and leading the Americans to a comfortable 16.5-11.5 win […]
Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy among household names to miss Open cut
There are 36 holes remaining in the British Open after half the players went home after Friday’s round. The wind continued to blow throughout Friday’s round, creating havoc at Royal Troon. Shane Lowry followed up a five-under 66 with a two-under 69 to take the lead at seven under par, by two strokes. He is […]
Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau struggle in first round of Open Championship
This is a tale of two major tournaments between Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy. After an epic showdown between the two that saw DeChambeau win his second U.S. Open title last month, things unfolded very differently at the British Open. After a tough first round at Royal Troon on Thursday, the No. 1 and No. […]