#Rory McIlroy

# rory-mcilroy - Sunday 1 August, 2021

# Disappointment

Rory McIlroy agonisingly misses out on Olympic bronze medal in marathon play-off

Updated Sun 9:50 AM 51,252 Views 38 Comments

The Irishman was knocked out on the third hole of a dramatic shoot-out in Tokyo.

# rory-mcilroy - Saturday 31 July, 2021

# Best Buddies

'A sort of throwback to the amateur days' - McIlroy on playing with friend Lowry at Olympics

Sat 10:41 AM 13,024 Views 5 Comments

The Irish pair are targeting medals after excellent third rounds.

# In The Hunt

McIlroy and Lowry chase Schauffele on stacked Olympic leaderboard

Sat 8:35 AM 11,463 Views 3 Comments

Irish duo set their sights on medals after excellent third rounds.

# rory-mcilroy - Friday 30 July, 2021

# Going For Gold

Rory McIlroy in good place at Olympics after mental refresh

Fri 2:54 PM 9,684 Views 6 Comments

McIlroy and Shane Lowry are both four shots off the lead in Tokyo.

# Making Moves

Lowry and McIlroy fire themselves into Olympic medal contention

Fri 9:18 AM 14,852 Views 14 Comments

Both players are just four shots off the lead in Tokyo.

# rory-mcilroy - Thursday 29 July, 2021

# Head Space

McIlroy backs Simone Biles '100%' over Olympic withdrawal

Thu 12:54 PM 7,313 Views 7 Comments

McIlroy hails Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles for prioritising their mental health.

# Teed Off

McIlroy and Lowry off the early pace as Austria's Straka hits the front

Updated Thu 12:45 PM 13,700 Views 7 Comments

Austria’s Sepp Straka holds the clubhouse lead on eight-under after a lightning-hit opening round.

# rory-mcilroy - Monday 19 July, 2021

# Out Of Sorts

'I don’t know if there is much to look forward to' - McIlroy's mixed feelings on Olympics

Jul 19th 2021, 8:44 AM 7,043 Views 10 Comments

The Northern Irishman is not looking forward to his trip to Japan because of stringent protocols enforced to fight the spread of the virus.

# rory-mcilroy - Sunday 18 July, 2021

# TIGHT AT THE TOP

Koepka makes late charge, Lowry climbs leaderboard at the Open

Jul 18th 2021, 4:14 PM 7,934 Views 4 Comments

Rory McIlroy finished at level par after shooting a 71 on Sunday.

# rory-mcilroy - Saturday 17 July, 2021

# King Louis

Louis Oosthuizen takes narrow Open lead into final day as Jordan Spieth falters

Jul 17th 2021, 7:43 PM 5,008 Views 2 Comments

A third round of 69 took the South African to 12 under par and a shot ahead of playing partner Collin Morikawa.

# Gutted

Rory McIlroy throws club in frustration after losing momentum on moving day

Jul 17th 2021, 3:17 PM 8,793 Views 3 Comments

Ulsterman tossed his club in anger following a wayward tee shot on the 14th.

# rory-mcilroy - Thursday 15 July, 2021

# The Open

Shane Lowry: 'I played pretty average, I didn't play my best golf'

Updated Jul 15th 2021, 5:11 PM 14,212 Views 2 Comments

Shane Lowry and Darren Clarke posted one-over 71s while Padraig Harrington hit a 72 on the opening day of The Open.

# rory-mcilroy - Monday 12 July, 2021

# Do Over

Rory McIlroy wants to learn lessons from poor Open preparation of two years ago

Jul 12th 2021, 9:24 AM 3,617 Views 6 Comments

The Holywood native never recovered from starting his home Open with a quadruple-bogey eight.

# rory-mcilroy - Friday 9 July, 2021

# Contrasting Fortunes

Harrington in the hunt and Sharvin just a shot further behind, but McIlroy misses cut at Scottish Open

Updated Jul 9th 2021, 11:00 PM 8,464 Views 14 Comments

The Ryder Cup captain and McIlroy’s fellow Co. Down man are well in contention heading into Saturday at the Renaissance Club.

# Get A Grip

Rory McIlroy disturbed on tee at Scottish Open as man grabs club from his bag

Jul 9th 2021, 10:44 AM 12,094 Views 9 Comments

McIlroy was waiting to get his round under way alongside US Open champion Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas.

# rory-mcilroy - Thursday 8 July, 2021

# Day One

Harrington makes strong start at Scottish Open, but McIlroy left with work to do

Jul 8th 2021, 7:35 PM 4,902 Views 0 Comments

McIlroy carded four bogies in his round of 70 at the Renaissance Club.

# rory-mcilroy - Sunday 4 July, 2021

# Mount Juliet

Australia's Herbert claims second European Tour title with wire-to-wire Irish Open win

Updated Jul 4th 2021, 6:01 PM 11,920 Views 4 Comments

Shane Lowry finished the week on nine-under par after a final-round 66 ahead of his Open defence at Royal St George’s.

# rory-mcilroy - Saturday 3 July, 2021

# Irish Open

Herbert leads Irish Open as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry fall off the pace

Jul 3rd 2021, 8:00 PM 4,011 Views 0 Comments

Rory McIlroy is 11 shots off the lead with Lowry 12 behind after the third round of the Irish Open.

# Mount Juliet

Sharvin the best of the home favourites as Lowry and McIlroy struggle at Irish Open

Jul 3rd 2021, 3:19 PM 3,113 Views 2 Comments

Graeme McDowell also had an encouraging round heading into the final day at Mount Juliet.

# rory-mcilroy - Friday 2 July, 2021

# Second Round

McIlroy and Lowry recover to stand at five-under after Irish Open second round

Updated Jul 2nd 2021, 6:36 PM 29,478 Views 5 Comments

Australian Lucas Herbert is the leader on -13 at Mount Juliet.

# rory-mcilroy - Thursday 1 July, 2021

# Sluggish Starts

Home favourites all off the pace after first day of Irish Open

Jul 1st 2021, 6:46 PM 4,827 Views 6 Comments

Lowry is best-placed of the high-profile home challengers at Mount Juliet, six shots off the lead.

# rory-mcilroy - Tuesday 29 June, 2021

# Make Lemonade

Rory McIlroy hopes quick change of plans will aid bid to end major drought

Jun 29th 2021, 6:36 PM 6,240 Views 1 Comment

McIlroy will contest this week’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Mount Juliet, but had originally planned to take a week off before the 149th Open.

# rory-mcilroy - Monday 21 June, 2021

# Green Shoots

Rory McIlroy looking on the bright side despite extending winless run in majors

Jun 21st 2021, 9:28 AM 6,990 Views 8 Comments

The 32-year-old finished tied for seventh in San Diego.

# US Open

Jon Rahm wins first Major with magical birdie-birdie finish at US Open

Jun 21st 2021, 1:23 AM 38,227 Views 15 Comments

Rahm finished a shot clear of Louis Oosthuizen after a dramatic final day at Torrey Pines.

# rory-mcilroy - Sunday 20 June, 2021

# Major Business

Rory McIlroy one off the lead as stacked US Open leaderboard enters back nine

Jun 20th 2021, 11:00 PM 11,992 Views 8 Comments

Bryson DeChambeau and Louis Oosthuizen are out in front on five-under par.

# Catching Fire

Rory McIlroy roars into contention at US Open

Updated Jun 20th 2021, 9:30 AM 17,891 Views 14 Comments

He’s just two behind leaders Louis Oosthuizen, Mackenzie Hughes and Russell Henley at Torrey Pines.

# rory-mcilroy - Wednesday 16 June, 2021

# Ready To Rock

'It's having that mentality I had as a 22-year-old' - McIlroy out to snap major win drought at US Open

Jun 16th 2021, 6:52 PM 3,675 Views 2 Comments

The 32-year-old is looking to recapture his form of 2011 when he tees off Thursday afternoon at Torrey Pines.

# Idol

19-year-old US Open champion gets dream Rory McIlroy meeting

Jun 16th 2021, 1:56 PM 5,008 Views 1 Comment

Yuka Saso modeled her swing after that of four-time major winner.

# rory-mcilroy - Monday 7 June, 2021

# Success

Cantlay beats Morikawa in playoff to win PGA Memorial

Jun 7th 2021, 9:32 AM 3,563 Views 3 Comments

Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, finished tied for 18th on one under, while Shane Lowry had a better weekend, coming joint sixth on six under.

# rory-mcilroy - Saturday 5 June, 2021

# Moving Day

Lowry on track for another big weekend after early Saturday start at the Memorial

Jun 5th 2021, 4:51 PM 6,016 Views 1 Comment

Lowry is tied for ninth at the halfway point, six shots behind leader Jon Rahm.

# rory-mcilroy - Friday 4 June, 2021

# PGA Tour

McIlroy level par at halfway mark as Lowry's second round delayed in Ohio

Jun 4th 2021, 10:59 PM 3,089 Views 0 Comments

The weather has caused havoc at the Memorial Tournament.

# rory-mcilroy - Sunday 23 May, 2021

# Frustration

Rory McIlroy has 'a ways to go with everything' after PGA flop

May 23rd 2021, 9:00 PM 5,516 Views 18 Comments

The 32-year-old Northern Ireland star says his entire game needs work after failing to crack par once at Kiawah Island.

# Phil The Thrill

Mickelson takes slender lead into final day after extraordinary third round at USPGA Championship

Updated May 23rd 2021, 12:41 AM 11,537 Views 4 Comments

Rory McIlroy’s challenge has faded though Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry are better placed.

# rory-mcilroy - Friday 21 May, 2021

# Detour

Shane Lowry shakes off beach expedition to stay in touch at US PGA Championship

May 21st 2021, 9:33 PM 35,112 Views 26 Comments

The Irishman is level par after 36 holes.

# rory-mcilroy - Wednesday 19 May, 2021

# Have Your Say

Poll: Who do you think will win the 2021 US PGA Championship?

May 19th 2021, 7:54 PM 4,431 Views 0 Comments

The action starts at Kiawah Island tomorrow.

# Take Me To The Island

McIlroy: 'I'm more confident in myself, happier with where I am in my life'

May 19th 2021, 9:53 AM 3,409 Views 10 Comments

Rory McIlroy is energised and confident as the PGA Championship returns to Kiawah Island.

# rory-mcilroy - Tuesday 18 May, 2021

# Tee Times

McIlroy paired with Thomas and Koepka in opening rounds of USPGA

May 18th 2021, 8:15 PM 2,979 Views 0 Comments

Shane Lowry, meanwhile, is out with Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson.

# rory-mcilroy - Saturday 15 May, 2021

# Strange But True

Rory McIlroy backed to thrive off fans at US PGA Championship

May 15th 2021, 5:24 PM 3,121 Views 0 Comments

Curtis Strange was impressed as the Holywood native claimed his first win for 18 months.

# rory-mcilroy - Sunday 9 May, 2021

# Top Of The Tree

Rory McIlroy ends long wait for PGA Tour success to win Wells Fargo Championship

May 9th 2021, 11:24 PM 37,987 Views 67 Comments

The four-time major winner was in his first event since missing the cut at the Masters.

# rory-mcilroy - Saturday 8 May, 2021

# As It Stands

McIlroy two back of PGA leader Mitchell at Quail Hollow

May 8th 2021, 11:59 PM 3,578 Views 7 Comments

The 29-year-old American’s bogey-free round left him on nine-under 204 after 54 holes.

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