The bad news for Rory McIlroy is he is going to miss the cut at The Honda Classic. The good news is he is a short drive from a weekend at home. McIlroy shot 4-over 74 on Friday at PGA National and, at 7-over total, won’t be around for the final 36 holes in his […]
McIlroy: I want to be No. 1 ‘for as long as I can’
February 26, 2015 by
Rory McIlroy has every intention of being the top-ranked player in the world for a long time. McIlroy, who enjoys a sizable edge over Bubba Watson, the No. 2 player in the Official World Golf Ranking, makes his 2015 U.S. debut on Thursday in The Honda Classic, played in his adopted American hometown. Entering his […]
McIlroy, McDowell linked to U.K. tax probe
February 15, 2015 by
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell have been linked to a tax investigation in the United Kingdom related to investments made on their behalf. The Mirror reports the HMRC, the U.K.’s tax collection agency, is investigating potential abuse of tax credits offered for investments made in areas of urban blight by a firm called Valhalla Private […]
Rory McIlroy will play Arnold Palmer Invitational for first time
February 10, 2015 by
Arnold Palmer is finally going to get his man. Rory McIlroy is going to play his Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando for the first time next month. McIlroy made the announcement on Twitter on Monday. In November 2012, Palmer joked on Golf Channel’s air that if McIlroy didn’t play the next year’s API […]
Settlement seems imminent in McIlroy lawsuit against former agents
February 4, 2015 by
Rory McIlroy plays golf to win. However, that doesn’t appear the case in the trial of his lawsuit against his former agents Horizon Sports Management. After over a year of delays and pre-trial motions, the Irish Commercial Court convened Tuesday in Dublin to hear McIlroy’s suit which alleges Horizon signed the world No. 1 to […]
Rory McIlroy ties Dubai Desert Classic scoring record, cruises to win
February 1, 2015 by
Since July, Rory McIlroy has done one of two things on the European Tour: won or finished second. On Sunday, he won the Dubai Desert Classic for the second time, cruising to a three-shot win and tying the tournament scoring record in the process. McIlroy closed with 2-under 70 to post a 72-hole total of […]
Rory McIlroy scorches Dubai field in third round, takes four-shot lead
January 31, 2015 by
Your browser does not support iframes. Since 2009, Rory McIlroy had played the first two rounds of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in a stunning 47 under par. On the weekends? Just 6 under. McIlroy matched that total on Saturday at Emirates G.C., shooting 6-under 66 to take a four-shot edge over the field heading […]
Rory McIlroy makes first pro ace at Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
January 17, 2015 by
Your browser does not support iframes. Rory McIlroy is a Masters away from the career Grand Slam, has been on three winning Ryder Cup teams and has been No. 1 in the world several times. However, McIlroy never enjoyed a hole-in-one in a professional event — that is, until Friday. At the par-3 15th hole […]
Rory McIlroy defends Marshawn Lynch’s media obfuscation
January 12, 2015 by
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy understands why Marshawn Lynch doesn’t want to talk to the media. Love this! Paid to play not answer questions “@SportsCenter: Marshawn Lynch after every question in his postgame interview, “I’m thankful.” — Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) January 11, 2015 Lynch, who has gone out of his way to be media-unfriendly, has […]
And now ‘Sweet Caroline’ is awkward for Rory McIlroy forever
December 27, 2014 by
I guess Rory McIlroy can’t go to a Boston Red Sox game anymore, lest he be within earshot of a Neil Diamond song in public. The world No. 1 was in attendance at an Ulster-Connacht rugby game in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Friday. At halftime, McIlroy was interviewed by the BBC. Whoever controls the music inside […]
