Rory McIlroy with “half a chance’ at Masters title amid 48-year history
The 88th Masters Tournament was one of the toughest challenges for fans in years. Due to wind gusts of up to 40 mph on Friday, all but eight of the 89 competitors finished at par or worse. One of those unlucky souls was Rory McIlroy, who carded a 5-over 77 on Friday. After the round, […]
Rory McIlroy details “wasteful” yet “scrappy” Masters round at Augusta National
Rory McIlroy shot a 1-under 71 on Thursday in the first round of the Masters at Augusta National. It was an eventful day for the four-time major champion, who had three bogeys and four birdies. However, it felt like McIlroy left a stroke on the course. “It was a little rough,” McIlroy said. “Sometimes it’s […]
Rory McIlroy shakes up Masters prep in search of elusive green jacket
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It’s been almost 10 years. It’s been a long, exhausting, at times heartbreaking and infuriating decade for Rory McIlroy, but it probably felt like 20 years. He’s tried everything to win the Masters and change his fortunes, and he’s tried everything but riding a horse at Magnolia Lane. And until the 34-year-old […]
Tiger Woods says when not if Rory McIlroy squashes Masters demon, earns Grand Slam
Tiger Woods, who has five green jackets to his name, feels Rory McIlroy will one day earn his own. The Northern Irishman has come close many times at Augusta National, but never more so than in 2011. That year, McIlroy, a 21-year-old with no experience in the majors, entered the final round with a four-stroke […]
Rory McIlroy has reason to believe at The Masters, posts best in 10 years at Texas Open
Rory McIlroy changed his approach to the Masters this year. He made the unlikely choice to play in this week’s Valero Texas Open. In the past, McIlroy typically didn’t play the week before teeing up at Augusta National. After a rocky first few rounds, it appears to have been a wise decision for the four-time […]
Rory McIlroy, other top golfers enter Masters with pressure mounting
The waiting time is long. After the final putt at the British Open in July, it will be a long nine months before the next major championship begins. That was the Masters in April of the following year. That wait seems long, and it’s even longer for some players chasing important firsts in their respective […]
Rory McIlroy “heading in right direction” at Texas Open as Masters nears
Before this week’s Valero Texas Open, Rory McIlroy ranked 134th on the PGA Tour in bogey avoidance, dropping shots on 16% of the holes he played. Big mistakes plagued him, and he struggled to find momentum, especially during the Florida swing. Still, McIlroy has just one bogey this week at TPC San Antonio and is […]
Rory McIlroy dishes cold truth on “jarring” PGA Tour ratings in the tank
The PGA Tour hasn’t had a good season in terms of ratings. At this year’s Players Championship, perhaps the best professional golf tournament since the 2022 U.S. Open, Scottie Scheffler came from behind to win the PGA Tour’s marquee event. His impressive 8-under 64 on Sunday finished one stroke ahead of Windham Clark and Brian […]
Rory McIlroy doesn’t see PGA Tour-LIV Golf divide as sustainable
Rory Mackleroy has expressed concern about the health of the sport as the schism between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf continues. In an interview with Golf Week magazine, McElroy considered the situation unsustainable and stated that it was not in anyone’s interest, and expressed how unfortunate it is that the best golfers spend […]
What Rory McIlroy wants accomplished in PGA Tour meeting with PIF
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Rory McIlroy, who recently stepped down as player-manager on the PGA Tour, said Sunday he “welcomes” Monday’s meeting between tour players and Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund President Yasir Al-Rumayyan. . This is the company that operates LIV Golf. “I definitely think this should have happened months ago, so I’m […]