Rory McIlroy stunned golf with a 9-over 80 to open the Irish Open on Thursday. Combined with his 78 to miss the cut at the BMW PGA Championship, is that reason to worry about his major chances this summer? We delve into the Dallas deluge that is the AT&T Byron Nelson and wonder if some […]
PGA Tour hooks up golf-crazed 4-year-old with Rory, Spieth Fatheads
May 27, 2015 by
Gavin Nalepa loves golf. He’s been playing since he was 1 year old. He knows Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth like I knew He-Man, as Saturday (and Sunday) morning (and afternoon) superheroes. So when it came time for his fourth birthday party, the Ohioan wanted the world Nos. 1 and 2 to come to his […]
Rory McIlroy misses BMW PGA cut after second-round 78
May 23, 2015 by
On Wednesday, Rory McIlroy said, “Golf is a very fickle game and it can humble you quite quickly.” By Friday at the BMW PGA Championship in England, McIlroy had proven his words true. After an opening 71 at Wentworth Club, McIlroy exploded to 6-over 78 on Friday to miss the cut in his title defense, […]
Rory McIlroy: A 25-year career should be enough for me
May 21, 2015 by
Jack Nicklaus won his final major, the 1986 Masters, at the age of 46. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy may be retired from professional golf for three years when he hits that age. Speaking to the BBC, the four-time major winner said he’s looking at a career that ends in his early 40s. “I don’t anticipate […]
Rory McIlroy doesn’t think he needs ’10’ U.S. Open practice rounds
May 18, 2015 by
USGA executive director Mike Davis said that any player who intends to win the U.S. Open in June at Chambers Bay needs to put in some 10 practice rounds to understand the Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. To borrow a phrase, ain’t no pro got time for that. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy, who won […]
Rory McIlroy eyed 59 in taking Wells Fargo lead
May 17, 2015 by
When Rory McIlroy is at his best, he’s almost impossible to beat. That’s why it’s going to be awfully tough for the Wells Fargo Championship field to topple the world No. 1 on Sunday. McIlroy shot a new course record, an 11-under round of 61 at Quail Hollow Club on Saturday to open up a […]
Rory McIlroy sails past Gary Woodland for WGC Match Play title
May 4, 2015 by
Rory McIlroy would kindly like to remind you he has no plans on giving up the world No. 1 ranking to Jordan Spieth anytime soon. McIlroy finished off three opponents on Sunday in the WGC-Cadillac Match Play en route to his 10th PGA Tour win, just a day before he turns 26. His day at […]
Will Rory McIlroy make it to the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight?
May 2, 2015 by
The struggle is real for Rory McIlroy. The Ulsterman advanced through group play into the knockout stage of the WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship, coming back from 2 down with two holes to play on Friday to beat Billy Horschel in sudden-death extra holes. Next up is Hideki Matsuyama in the Round of 16. If McIlroy […]
Rory McIlroy, Jamie Dornan square off in futuristic soccer match
April 15, 2015 by
Rory McIlroy may be a golfer, but he’s a big fan of other sports, too, including rugby and soccer, er, football. It’s not a surprise, then, that the Ulsterman would be willing to try a new variation on the sport. McIlroy faced off against fellow Northern Irishman and “50 Shades of Grey” actor Jamie Dornan […]
One Direction’s Niall Horan will caddy for Rory McIlroy in Par 3 contest
April 8, 2015 by
AUGUSTA, Ga. – It’s not often that a player gets upstaged by his own caddy. But it might just happen on Wednesday at the Par 3 contest at Augusta National, when Rory McIlroy will play with none other than Niall Horan of One Direction* carrying his clubs. (*-No, we didn’t know who he was either. […]
