DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy delivered an exhibition of short iron play to shoot 7-under 65 in his third round and build a three-stroke lead at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. The …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer The next golf arena sure to get plenty of TV time is being built on a college campus in South Florida. TMRW Sports said Tuesday it is building the venue …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer Rory McIlroy thought his differences with Greg Norman over a Saudi-funded rival golf league had been patched up. That changed when Norman accused him of being “brainwashed” by golf’s ruling …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Rory McIlroy had a one-shot lead on the 17th hole of the final round when he left a shot in the bunker and made bogey, went …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are assembling quite a roster for the Monday night, tech-infused “TGL” golf league that starts in 2024. Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm are joining TGL. …
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Another year without a major was no less special for Rory McIlroy, who finished Sunday as Europe’s top-ranked golfer for the fourth time and became only the second player to …
Two of golf’s biggest superstars have weighed in on the debate over the Official World Golf Rankings points being awarded at this weekend’s PGA Tour and DP World Tour events, and they find themselves with vastly …
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick’s fast start helped him move out in front in the Race to Dubai as Rory McIlroy struggled in the first round of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. …
By Steve Douglas, AP Sports Writer Rory McIlroy has been in this position many times. For Ryan Fox, it’s a new experience. Two golfers with very different profiles are vying to finish a turbulent year on …
Rory McIlroy has always been a strong voice in defense of the PGA Tour, and with the rise of LIV Golf, nothing has changed in that regard. Even after winning the FedEx Cup this past season, …
After several days of speculation, the guessing is over and “The Match” is back with the lineup officially confirmed. As first reported by The Fried Egg, the wildly popular match play event returns for the first …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer A few days before Rory McIlroy returned to No. 1 in the world, he was asked if he could accept being No. 2 for the foreseeable future. The topic, of …
By Tim Reynolds, AP Sports Writer DORAL, Fla. (AP) — The back-and-forth between Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy continued Wednesday, with the rhetoric tuned down considerably from some past verbal jousting involving PGA Tour players and …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Just about everyone was in the mood to celebrate except for Rory McIlroy. It had been eight years since McIlroy played the week before the Masters, …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has reached the top of the world ranking eight times, and it’s still not enough. Even if the feeling is nothing new, the reward …
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy’s first competitive round on next year’s Ryder Cup course was a success. The four-time major champion holed out an approach shot for an eagle en route to a 4-under 67 for a share of the …
By Andrew Dampf, AP Sports Writer GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — For Rory McIlroy, it’s a flat-out “no.” U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick is open to having LIV Golf players on Europe’s team at next year’s …
By Mattias Karen, Associated Press VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — When Rory McIlroy runs into some of his former Ryder Cup teammates at Wentworth this week, don’t expect them to spend much time reminiscing about fond …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy set the tone for a contentious week at Wentworth for the BMW PGA Championship when he contemplated 18 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf who have …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Rory McIlroy walked toward the stage in the media room at East Lake, the FedEx Cup silver and shiny on the table, when he raised his arm …
