Rory McIlroy knows completing Grand Slam at this year’s Masters unlikely
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It’s not completely official yet. Rory McIlroy has one more round to play before this year’s Masters ends. However, his chances of winning his first Masters and completing a career Grand Slam have all but disappeared. McIlroy, who is trying to become the sixth player in history to win the Masters, U.S. […]
Rory McIlroy ‘moving onto Hilton Head’ amid subpar Masters showing
Rory McIlroy will not be able to complete the Grand Slam at the 88th Masters Tournament in 2024. Instead, he will turn his attention to Hilton Head and next week’s RBC Heritage event. McIlroy bounced back nicely Saturday at Augusta National, shooting a 1-under 71. He had a decent round at Augusta National, but he’s […]
Masters: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy practice well into darkness after grueling 2nd round
One player has a share of the lead at 6 under, while the other just barely made it through. Despite their different positions on the leaderboard, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy worked on their swings late into the night after a grueling day at Augusta National. His average score of 75.08 points was the highest […]
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 […]
Brooks Koepka speculates about Rory McIlroy’s warmup routine ahead of Masters
Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy are two big names. Both golfers are aiming to win their first career green jackets this week. Koepka tied for second last year, and McIlroy was runner-up at Augusta National Golf Club in 2022. Players completed practice rounds ahead of Thursday’s opening of the 2024 Masters Tournament. Koepka took a […]
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 […]