Tag: Rory
Rory McIlroy gives Talor Gooch ‘benefit of doubt’ after Masters asterisk comments | Golf News
Rory McIlroy has given LIV Golf’s Talor Gooch the benefit of the doubt after his dig at the legitimacy of a McIlroy Grand Slam, should he go on to win The Masters. Gooch was criticising the lack of major exemptions available to LIV Golf players. The 32-year-old American was himself inside the world’s top 40…
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Genesis Invitational: Tiger Woods withdraws as Patrick Cantlay pulls ahead and Rory McIlroy improves | Golf News
Patrick Cantlay took control of the Genesis Invitational by building a five-shot halfway lead, as Rory McIlroy bounced back from a slow start and Tiger Woods withdrew through illness. Cantlay followed an opening-round 64 by firing an eagle and five birdies in a bogey-free 65 on Friday at Riviera Country Club, lifting him to 13…
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Patrick Cantlay leads Genesis Invitational as Rory McIlroy struggles in Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour comeback | Golf News
Patrick Cantlay holds a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Genesis Invitational, where Scottie Scheffler’s putting struggles continued and Rory McIlroy had a back-nine to forget in Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour comeback. Cantlay mixed eight birdies with one bogey during a first-round 64 at Riviera Country Club, giving him a one-shot lead over…
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Rory McIlroy struggles at Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Ludvig Åberg and Scottie Scheffler take share of lead in California | Golf News
Rory McIlroy fell 10 shots off the pace at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as Ryder Cup team-mate Ludvig Åberg and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler earned a share of the lead with flawless Fridays. McIlroy followed a one-under opening round of 71 at Spyglass Hill, in which he was handed a two-stroke penalty for…
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Sky Sports Golf podcast: Will Rory McIlroy win The Masters in 2024? Big predictions for major season | Golf News
Rory McIlroy has confirmed a different approach to his schedule ahead of The Masters for 2024, but will it be enough to end his major drought and complete the elusive career Grand Slam? The reigning Race to Dubai champion told Golf Digest ahead of his runner-up finish at the Dubai Invitational last week that his…
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Dubai Invitational: Rory McIlroy retains lead despite making quadruple bogey during second round | Golf News
Rory McIlroy retained the lead at the Dubai Invitational despite making a quadruple bogey during his second round at the DP World Tour event. The Northern Irishman’s two-shot advantage could have been far greater had it not been for the seven he made at the par-three eighth hole, where the world No 2 twice found…
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Rory McIlroy returns to action: What to expect in Dubai as Northern Irishman begins DP World Tour season? | Golf News
Rory McIlroy hopes to enjoy another winning start to a calendar year as he kickstarts his 2024 campaign at the inaugural Dubai Invitational, live on Sky Sports. McIlroy began his 2023 season with victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the first of two Rolex Series titles in an impressive year that him saw finish…
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Greg Norman thanks Rory McIlroy for softened LIV Golf comments and sees change as ‘turning point’ | Golf News
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says “I appreciate Rory falling on his sword” after the world No 2’s change in tone towards the breakaway series; McIlroy says he has now “accepted reality” that LIV is “part of our sport” Last Updated: 05/01/24 9:08pm Greg Norman has thanked Rory McIlroy (pictured) for ‘falling on his…
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Rory McIlroy fears over golf’s continued divide after Jon Rahm makes switch to LIV Golf League | Golf News
Jon Rahm has committed to join the LIV Golf League from next season; Reigning Masters champion and Ryder Cup star is the latest player to commit to the Saudi-backed circuit, having won four times on the PGA Tour in 2023 Last Updated: 07/12/23 11:40pm Jon Rahm has joined LIV Golf League from next season Rory…
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Rory McIlroy: Golf ball distance rule change will make no difference to the average golfer | Golf News
McIlroy: “I don’t understand the anger about the golf ball roll back. It will make no difference whatsoever to the average golfer and puts golf back on a path of sustainability. The people who are upset shouldn’t be mad at the governing bodies, they should be at club/ball manufacturers” Last Updated: 03/12/23 6:15pm Rory McIlroy…
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