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2025

stars aligning

'One of my favourite places in the world' - Why Quail Hollow sets McIlroy up for absurd tilt at the Rory Slam

We detail why McIlroy has been so dominant at this week’s venue of the year’s second major.

Gavin Cooney

reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club

13 May 2025

Quail Hollow

'I could not be in a better place in my life' - McIlroy energised after Masters thrill ride

12 May 2025

5

PGA Tour

Shane Lowry finishes second at Truist Championship

Disappointment for Offaly man after fine week at Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Updated 11 May 2025

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Shane Lowry

'If I allow myself to be me, I can achieve what I want to achieve'

11 May 2025

6

truist championship

Shane Lowry tied for lead heading into final round in Philadelphia

11 May 2025

3

Golf

Shane Lowry one shot off lead at Truist Championship

9 May 2025

1

Test

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How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?

9 May 2025

6

Irish Eye

Séamus Power one shot off the lead after sizzling 64 in Myrtle Beach

9 May 2025

1

truist championship

Lowry three shots off the lead, McIlroy five back in Philadelphia

8 May 2025

5

Golf

Rory McIlroy says ‘defeating my own mind’ was key to Masters victory

7 May 2025

10

Golf

Scheffler ties 72-hole PGA record in CJ Cup Byron Nelson romp

5 May 2025

1

Golf

Scheffler shines in dark for eight-shot CJ Cup Byron Nelson lead

4 May 2025

Golf

Scheffler fires 63 despite long delay to lead Byron Nelson, Power awaits cut fate

3 May 2025

1

Questions and Answers

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2 May 2025

5

Golf

'Overwhelmed' - McIlroy speaks on reaction to Masters win with Jimmy Fallon

2 May 2025

4

Golf

Power 7 shots off lead as Scheffler shoots sizzling 61 at Byron Nelson

2 May 2025

1

Golf

McIlroy and Lowry finish in share of 12th as Novak and Griffin win Zurich Classic

28 Apr 2025

3

Athletics

Kenya's Sawe wins London marathon as Ethiopia's Assefa sets women's world record

27 Apr 2025

Golf

Defending champions McIlroy and Lowry remain in contention at Zurich Classic

Duo sign for third-round 61 at TPC Louisiana.

Updated 27 Apr 2025

9

Golf

McIlroy and Lowry have disappointing finish to round but still in hunt at Zurich Classic

Updated 26 Apr 2025

8

test time

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25 Apr 2025

7

Golf

McIlroy and Lowry kick off Zurich Classic title defence with opening 64

Updated 25 Apr 2025

1

interaction

'The whole journey resonated with people' - McIlroy on Masters impact

23 Apr 2025

7

Jose Maria Olazabal named as one of Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup vice-captains

23 Apr 2025

2

the rorin' 20s

McIlroy freed of grand slam pressure a ‘scary’ prospect for rivals – Schauffele

23 Apr 2025

3

Tee Times

Rory McIlroy returns to action at Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Shane Lowry

23 Apr 2025

1

R&A 'optimistic' for Open at Portmarnock as Portrush primed for McIlroy mania

22 Apr 2025

6

Golf

Justin Thomas wins RBC Heritage after playoff as Lowry finishes with 70

21 Apr 2025

5

Signature behaviour

Si Woo Kim takes lead at Hilton Head as Lowry bounces back with 67

19 Apr 2025

5

Back in action

McIlroy to return to action alongside Shane Lowry at Zurich Classic team event

19 Apr 2025

as it stands

Leona Maguire 5 shots off lead at LA Championship

19 Apr 2025

RBC Heritage

Lowry shoots 70, Fleetwood gets helping hand on comical 10th, and Thomas retains lead

18 Apr 2025

7

Test your knowledge

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Let’s see how closely you have been paying attention over the past seven days.

18 Apr 2025

4

Golf

Shane Lowry seven back after leader Justin Thomas fires stunning 61 at RBC Heritage

Updated 17 Apr 2025

4

Inspiration

I hope to see you soon – Ruben Amorim invites Rory McIlroy to Old Trafford

17 Apr 2025

10

golf country

Why Ireland is the undisputed, pound-for-pound golfing champion

17 Apr 2025

13

Golf

Lowry paired with Spieth at RBC Heritage in return to action after Masters

16 Apr 2025

12

NBA

Butler and 'Batman' Curry shine as Warriors down Grizzlies to reach playoffs

16 Apr 2025

3

Golf

McIlroy's Masterpiece a distilled version of the tortuous process that will inspire generations

Sportspeople will be enthused by the agony and perseverance underpinning path to Masters’ victory.

David Sneyd

15 Apr 2025

1

HOME TOWN HERO

Rory McIlroy and his hometown: A tortured stew of identity politics

Holywood is the epitome of what the ‘Northern Ireland Dream’ could have been, if only they knew how to sell it.

Declan Bogue

14 Apr 2025

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