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June
June 2023
McIlroy three off the pace, Lowry three shots further back at Canadian Open
Chinese rookie Carl Yuan birdied three of the last four holes to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday’s second round.
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PGA Tour 'could have been in financial turmoil' without LIV merger - Padraig Harrington
Irish golfer says litigation between PGA and LIV ‘could have been catastrophic’.
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Dan Leavy: Ireland need Van der Flier to be a world-class nuisance against the Boks
In this week’s ‘Ruck and Roll’ column, in partnership with BoyleSports, former Ireland international Dan Leavy analyses where Saturday’s showdown will be won and lost.
McIlroy happy to focus on golf after 'most uncomfortable I've felt in last 12 months'
McIlroy was speaking after firing a one-under par 71 in the first round of the Canadian Open.
McIlroy four off the lead after eventful opening round in Canada
The defending champion is one-under after a round of 71 that included five birdies and four bogeys.
McGinley: PGA deal makes LIV players look like smartest guys in the room
The former Ryder Cup captain believes Jay Monahan faces a ‘real problem’ to persuade PGA loyalists that they’re not losers in golf’s Saudi deal.
The day Rory McIlroy glumly summed up professional sport in the modern age
McIlroy admitted he was resigned to Saudi Arabian money in golf, articulating the truth that sport cannot resist the wealth of nation states.
There was the Saudis or nothing. So the Saudis it will be for Rory McIlroy
LIV merger exposes McIlroy and his PGA peers as pawns in callous corporate game
There was the Saudis or nothing. So the Saudis it will be for Rory McIlroy
There was tension in the air as Rory McIlroy arrived today at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto.
McIlroy: Saudi, PGA Tour deal 'good for professional golf'
He is one of the staunchest critics of LIV Golf since the rebel circuit launched,
'My own country thought it was acceptable to lock up unmarried mothers as late as 1996'
LIV merger exposes McIlroy and his PGA peers as pawns in callous corporate game
McIlroy told to 'f**k off' during angry exchange at players meeting
Golf Channel reported that former player Johnson Wagner had access to an audio feed.
'My own country thought it was acceptable to lock up unmarried mothers as late as 1996'
Padraig Harrington weighs in on PGA Tour merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
Rory McIlroy due to face media over PGA’s agreement with LIV Golf
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has accepted he will be labelled a hypocrite.
Families of 9/11 victims slam PGA Tour merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf
A legal battle between the tours has been brought to an end.
PGA Tour and LIV announce bombshell merger
LIV merger exposes McIlroy and his PGA peers as pawns in callous corporate game
In joining the Saudis, PGA Tour Comissioner Jay Monahan has performed one of the most shameless about-faces in professional sport.
PGA Tour and LIV announce bombshell merger
A shock announcement has announced an abrupt end to a deep feud in professional golf.
'What is happening? I just can't believe it,' says Rose Zhang after LGPA title on pro debut
Straight from an NCAA triumph to a professional title in a week for American golfer.
Hovland takes dramatic playoff win at Memorial as McIlroy's charge fizzles out
Seven bogeys cost Rory McIlroy his chance, as Hovland beat Denny McCarthy in a playoff.
Antrim's Tom McKibbin wins first DP World Tour golf title aged 20
McKibbin, 20, shot a three-under par final round to win the Porsche European Open in Hamburg.
McKibbin shares lead at European Open as Maguire slips back
Stephanie Meadow is also in action at the LPGA Americas Open.
McIlroy grabs share of PGA Memorial lead with Kim, Lipsky
Meanwhile, Shane Lowry finished the day tied for 32nd on one-under-par.
Rory McIlroy bounces back with 68 to move into contention in Ohio
There was some disappointment for Shane Lowry and Séamus Power at the Memorial Tournament.
Lowry tied for third and Power 10th after bright starts to Memorial in Ohio
Meanwhile, a nightmare 18th hole saw Rory McIlroy fall down the leaderboard.
May
May 2023
'I certainly think Brooks deserves to be on the team' - McIlroy backs LIV rebel for Ryder Cup
Rory says Koepka has earned the right following his PGA Championship triumph.
Harrington loses playoff to Stricker at Senior PGA
The 51-year-old Dubliner went into the final day top of the leaderboard.
Leona Maguire suffers defeat in Match-Play semi-final
Japan’s Ayaka Furue, last year’s runner-up, ousted the Irish star.
Leona Maguire through to Match-Play semi-finals
The Cavan woman faces Japan’s Ayaka Furue in the last four.
Harrington remains leader of Senior PGA going into final day
Clarke is tied for fourth as the action continues in Frisco.
Maguire battles back from four down to continue winning form at LPGA Match-Play
The Cavan native defeated South Korean’s Jenny Shin in Las Vegas.
Harrington hits course record at Senior PGA Championship
Harrington picked up eight birdies throughout a scintillating display to leave him on eight-under.
Journeyman Hall surges clear at Charles Schwab Challenge
The 25-year-old from Cornwall in southwest England rattled off five birdies on the front nine.
Leona Maguire makes winning start at LPGA Match-Play
Maguire will now face Korean pair Na Rin An and Jenny Shin on Thursday and Friday.
Tiger Woods withdraws from next month’s US Open
Woods pulled out of the Masters during the third round in April, saying at the time it was due to plantar fasciitis.
McIlroy accepts that 'lower expectations' worked in favour at US PGA
The 34-year-old followed an opening 71 with three straight 69s to finish two under par, seven shots behind winner Brooks Koepka.
Koepka leaves McIlroy in the shade to stake his claim as the best golfer of his generation
Koepka won his fifth major title at Oak Hill, and now, Rory McIlroy has fewer majors than someone younger than him.
Brooks Koepka wins fifth major title with PGA Championship triumph
Koepka held off the challenges of Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler to win the tournament for the third time.
Magical scenes as club pro Michael Block hits hole-in-one at US PGA Championship
The PGA Tour Pro produced the moment of the tournament at Oak Hill.
Koepka takes one-shot lead into final round at PGA Championship, McIlroy five shots back
Koepka’s Saturday 66 gives him a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners.
Lowry in the hunt after day two of US PGA while McIlroy 'can't believe' he's five off lead
It was another disappointing day for Seamus Power, meanwhile.
Rory McIlroy ‘fighting something’ at US PGA
Meanwhile, Padraig Harrington finished the day on two-over.
Frost delays start of US PGA Championship
The overnight weather forecast proved accurate ahead of the second major of the year.