• November 22, 2024

How Rory McIlroy’s Race to Dubai success can set up ‘big year’ and push to end major drought in 2025 | Golf News

Is Rory McIlroy still the needle mover in golf? Sky Sports’ Robert Lee reflects on the Northern Irishman’s Race to Dubai success, how he compares to the world’s top two and looks at whether major victory is needed for a successful 2025. There was a lot on the line for Rory McIlroy because, for guys…

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DP World Tour Championship: Why Rory McIlroy’s Race to Dubai success and 2024 season deserves more credit | Golf News

If, hypothetically, Rory McIlroy were to shock the sporting world and announce his golfing retirement tomorrow, there is little doubt that he would leave the game as one of Europe’s all-time greats. This is a player who has won four major titles, had lengthy stints at the top of the world rankings and played a…

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Rory McIlroy’s consistent 2024 and how he ranks compared to Seve Ballesteros, Sir Nick Faldo as Europe’s greatest golfer | Golf News

As Rory McIlroy closes on a sixth Race to Dubai title and third in as many years, former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley reflects on another consistent year and what the Northern Irishman needs to do to be considered Europe’s all-time great… It has been an excellent year for Rory McIlroy, with only Xander Schauffele…

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The Open notebook: Harry Styles rumours, Rory McIlroy’s phone, Tiger Woods and Bob MacIntyre at Royal Troon | Golf News

A look back at some of the storylines – on and off course – from the pre-tournament practice days ahead of The 152nd Open, featuring Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Bob MacIntyre and a search for Harry Styles! Troon’s teenagers search for Styles! The Open attracts stars from beyond the world of golf, although some young…

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Sky Sports Golf podcast: Rory McIlroy’s return, Bernhard Langer’s legacy and Scottish Open predictions | Golf News

Rory McIlroy’s return to action, tributes to Bernard Langer’s career and predictions for the Genesis Scottish Open feature in a bumper edition of the Sky Sports Golf podcast. Former Ryder Cup-winning captain Sam Torrance and John E Morgan join regular host Josh Antmann to look back at the latest talking points from the golfing world…

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Rory McIlroy’s drought continues at the US Open: What went wrong and will he ever win another major? | Golf News

Rory McIlroy’s pre-tournament prediction that he was “closer than ever” to ending his major drought came true at the US Open, although it still wasn’t enough to claim the elusive victory. McIlroy stood on the 14th tee at Pinehurst No 2 on Sunday two shots ahead of overnight leader Bryson DeChambeau and in prime position…

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US Open 2024: Bryson DeChambeau snatches one-shot win as Rory McIlroy’s major wait continues at Pinehurst No 2 | Golf News

Bryson DeChambeau capitalised on a late collapse from Rory McIlroy to win the US Open for a second time with a dramatic one-shot victory at Pinehurst No 2. DeChambeau took a three-shot lead into the final but day found himself two behind when McIlroy – playing in the penultimate group – made four birdies in…

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Sky Sports Golf podcast: Can Rory McIlroy’s PGA Tour victory with Shane Lowry spark major-winning year? | Golf News

Rory McIlroy returned to the winner’s circle when he teamed up with Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, but could his latest PGA Tour success mark the start of bigger things to come this year? McIlroy made a strong start to the year on the DP World Tour, following a runner-up finish…

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Bryson DeChambeau backs Rory McIlroy’s comments on need for PGA Tour and LIV Golf deal to be finalised | Golf News

Bryson DeChambeau has backed Rory McIlroy’s comments that golf’s current ecosystem is “not sustainable” and says a deal needs to be quickly finalised between tours for the “good of the sport”. PGA Tour Enterprises board members and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), who bankroll LIV Golf, met in the Bahamas last month to work towards…

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Sky Sports Golf podcast: Rory McIlroy’s LIV Golf comments and Arnold Palmer Invitational preview | Golf News

Rory McIlroy’s comments about LIV Golf, Anthony Kim’s professional comeback and Talor Gooch’s viral interview about the majors all feature in a bumper edition of the Sky Sports Golf podcast. Henni Koyack and Zane Scotland join regular host Josh Antmann to look through the big talking points in the sport and preview another action-packed week…

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