Rory McIlroy’s living the good life. The No. 1-ranked player in the world amassed over $ 14 million in earnings this year on the PGA Tour and European Tour, is reportedly set to make upwards at least $ 200 million when he signs with Nike Golf, and won his second major by eight shots at the […]
Rory McIlroy closes with five straight birdies to win DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
November 25, 2012 by
To be honest, there never really was a doubt who the best player in the world was coming into the European Tour’s season-ending Race to Dubai event. Rory McIlroy had four wins, more than $ 9 million in season earnings, a record-setting victory at the PGA Championship, the PGA Tour and European Tour money titles, […]
Ryder Cup Sunday singles pairings are set: Keegan Bradley faces Rory McIlroy
November 17, 2012 by
The United States holds a 10-6 lead after Day 2 of the Ryder Cup and only needs 4.5 points to wrest the Cup away from Europe. But before Davis Love III even thinks about putting the champagne on ice, his squad has a little bit of business to attend to on Sunday. On Saturday evening, […]
Video: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy sit down for joint interview on CNN
November 9, 2012 by
Rory McIlroy potentially joining Nike’s stable of golfers as a $ 200-plus-million man is likely the biggest storyline heading into next season. But there’s a side story from the Rory-to-Nike rumors that’s equally intriguing — that of course being the budding “bromance” between McIlroy and Tiger Woods, which blossomed this year as the 23-year-old won […]
Report: Rory McIlroy signs mega-deal with Nike Golf
November 3, 2012 by
Two weeks after the golf world wondered aloud whether Rory McIlroy would join Nike for the upcoming season for an eye-popping $ 200 million-plus, it appears we have our answer, after Fox Sports’ Robert Lusetich reported that the No. 1-ranked player in the world will be Swooshing with Tiger Woods in a deal that’s worth […]
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy criticized by HSBC Champions officials for skipping event
November 1, 2012 by
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are private contractors, which means they can pick and choose the events they attend each year. While that may be the case, it didn’t stop HSBC Champions officials from taking a shot at the top two players in the world on the eve of the World Golf Championship event. “On the one […]
Rory McIlroy wins $50 bet by eating broccoli topped with yogurt for breakfast
October 27, 2012 by
Rory McIlroy isn’t exactly strapped for cash. With more than $ 8 million in earnings this season and a rumored $ 200 million-plus deal with Nike out there, the 23-year-old is already set for life. The kid may have more money than he knows what to do with but that didn’t stop him from taking $ […]
Rory McIlroy could sign reported 10-year, $250 million deal with Nike
October 21, 2012 by
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are good friends on and off the golf course, but next season season the top two players in the world could have something else in common. According to the Irish Times, McIlroy is reportedly being linked with Nike for a deal that could be worth upwards of $ 250 million. […]
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy commit to Abu Dhabi event
October 20, 2012 by
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy committed to their first event of 2013 on Wednesday and, surprise, they’ll be teeing it up at the same tournament, after Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship officials confirmed the top two players in the world would be starting the season in the Middle East Jan. 17-20. “This will be the […]
Rory McIlroy admits he’s tired, will play fewer events in 2013
October 17, 2012 by
Say this for Rory McIlroy: the kid had one heck of a season. There was the win at the Honda Classic that took him to No. 1 in the world for the first time in his career; a record-setting eight-shot victory at the PGA Championship; back-to-back wins during the FedExCup playoffs; and how could we […]
