Rory McIlroy - report

Northern Irish professional golfer (born 1989)

Rory Daniel McIlroy is a Northern Irish professional golfer who is a member of both the European and PGA Tours. He is a former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, and has spent over 100 weeks in that position during his career. He is a four-time major champion, winning the 2011 U.S. Open, 2012 PGA Championship, 2014 Open Championship and 2014 PGA Championship. Along with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, he is one of three players to win four majors by the age of 25.

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Europe lead USA 101/2-51/2 and need four more points to reclaim the trophy. Rory McIlroy clashed with Patrick Cantlay’s bagman Joe LaCava on the 18th green as the Americans raucously celebrated a point in the fourballs. McIlory appeared fuming with his antics and he was later seen losing his cool. Europe need just four points from the final day's 12 singles matches to complete their revenge mission in Rome.
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Rory McIlroy involved in heated exchange with caddie Joe LaCava. World number two pushed into a car after argument outside clubhouse. McIlory and Matt Fitzpatrick beaten by American pair Patrick Cantlay and Wyndham Clark. Europe dominated the opening three sessions to storm into a 9.5-2.5 lead.
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Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg win opening foursomes matches. Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka defeat Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood defeat Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay. Europe need 14.5 points to reclaim trophy they surrendered at Whistling Straits in 2021.
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Rory McIlroy says he would rather retire than compete on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour. Four-time major winner has been a vocal opponent of the breakaway golf tour. LIV’s controversial merging with the PGA and the DWP is being further scrutinised.
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Rory McIlroy finished one shot behind Wyndham Clark at the US Open. Northern Irishman has not won a major in nine years. Andy Murray won his second successive title at the Rothesay Nottingham Open. Katie Boulter claimed her first WTA Tour title with win over Jodie Burrage.
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PGA stunned the sporting world by agreeing a deal to merge with LIV Golf. The PGA will merge with the DP World Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) which bankrolls LIV golf. Rory McIlroy is one of the leading voices against the rebel tour.
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Rory McIlroy carded a second round 77 at the Masters on Friday. Northern Irishman hit four bogeys on his front nine to ultimately finish five-over par. He ended the day 17 shots behind tournament leader Brooks Koepka.
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Rory McIlroy in 'good place' for Masters bid after 'breakthrough' last year. Northern Irishman has had eight attempts to win a green jacket. Tiger Woods is among the 20 23 Masters longshots at 60-1.
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Rory McIlroy won the Dubai Desert Classic for the third time. Northern Irishman held off a final-day surge from Patrick Reed. The pair had been at odds off the course during the tournament. Reed reportedly called McIlory an "immature little child"
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Rory McIlroy says Patrick Reed is not "living in reality" The pair are embroiled in a bitter feud over a tee-tossing incident. Reed admitted flicking a tee in McIlory's direction but denied doing it in an aggressive manner. The incident happened ahead of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.