Tag: Rory
"A magical moment!" | McIlroy's dad shows where Rory gets his talent from!
Gerry McIlroy narrowly avoided turning the air blue when his drive found a bunker but rescued par with a fantastic chip.
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Sky Sports Golf podcast: Rory McIlroy settles for second again as Billy Horschel wins at Wentworth | Golf News
Wentworth witnessed the latest nearly moment for Rory McIlroy at the weekend as he was denied victory at the BMW PGA Championship by an inspired Billy Horschel. Horschel holed out from distance with a spectacular eagle putt to beat McIlroy in a thrilling playoff, a week after Rory had also been ousted by Rasmus Hojgaard…
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BMW PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy keen to put Irish Open near miss behind him with strong showing at Wentworth | Golf News
Rory McIlroy insists he has mentally recovered from seeing a fairy-tale Irish Open victory slip through his fingers and is eager to get “back on the horse” at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth – live on Sky Sports from Thursday. McIlroy looked on course to claim his first professional win on home soil on Sunday…
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Amgen Irish Open: Rory McIlroy stays two back on home soil as Matteo Manassero grabs halfway lead | Golf News
Rory McIlroy remains in prime position to challenge for a second Amgen Irish Open title after staying within two strokes of the halfway lead on home soil. The world No 3 followed an opening-round 68 with a one-under 70 on Friday morning at Royal County Down, carding an eagle, a birdie and two bogeys to…
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Stoke City: How Rory Delap’s ‘undefendable’ long throws caused Premier League chaos | Football News
“Like a human sling,” said David Moyes. “The best Scud missile I have ever seen,” added Sam Allardyce, a heavy hint of jealousy in his voice. For Luiz Felipe Scolari, it was more difficult to describe. “I have never seen anything like this in my life,” said the newly-arrived Chelsea boss. Scolari was not the…
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Rory McIlroy considers schedule changes in 2025 and extra breaks after condensed PGA Tour season | Golf News
Rory McIlroy has admitted he is considering significant changes to his schedule in 2025 after hitting “a wall” during a packed finish to the PGA Tour season. McIlroy won twice on the PGA Tour this season, following victory alongside Shane Lowry at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans by also claiming the Wells Fargo Championship,…
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FedExCup Playoffs: How PGA Tour series works as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and more eye trophies and cash | Golf News
We have reached the FedExCup Playoffs on the PGA Tour once again with just 70 players left in the running to become this year’s champion – and a hell of a lot richer. Ahead of the opening playoff event – the FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis, live on Sky Sports Golf from 5pm on…
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Olympics 2024: Hideki Matsuyama takes early lead over Xander Schauffele with Rory McIlory tied 14th | Olympics News
Hideki Matsuyama fired an eight-under 63 to claim a two-shot lead after the opening round at Le Golf National on Thursday. Right behind was a familiar figure in Xander Schauffele, 10 days removed from his title at The Open and playing as though he hasn’t missed a beat. The surprise was outside the ropes –…
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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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The Open: Rory McIlroy ready for fresh major challenge after missing Tiger Woods’ post-US Open message | Golf News
Rory McIlroy has revealed he accidentally “blanked” Tiger Woods when he changed his phone number after his final-round heartbreak at the US Open. McIlroy squandered a two-shot lead during the final day at Pinehurst No 2, with three bogeys in his last four holes seeing him finish runner-up to Bryson DeChambeau and continue his wait…
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