Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy stumbles at the last as Shane Lowry makes move in Abu Dhabi

Double-bogey at 18 leaves Race to Dubai leader five shots off leader Paul Waring; Lowry three behind after 66

Rory McIlroy’s challenge stalls in Abu Dhabi as outsider ranked 229th in the world puts on a masterclass

Paul Waring produces stunning 61 for record low 36-hole total at the DP World Tour’s penultimate event

Rory McIlroy five shots off leader Tommy Fleetwood after first round in Abu Dhabi

Fleetwood equals course record and credits Ken Brown and David Howell for their putting advice after a good day on the greens

Rory McIlroy looking to wrap up another European title in Abu Dhabi after indoor swing work

World No 3 has been working on his swing indoors as he looks to wrap up a sixth Race to Dubai title a week early

Rory McIlroy backs Donald Trump and Elon Musk to secure peace deal in golf’s civil war

‘He’s got Elon Musk, who I think is the smartest man in the world, beside him’ says the world No 3

Gary Hurley tells of how his mental health struggle almost led him to quit professional golf

Waterford player decides to open up about his mental health

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new golf league to get up and running in January

New tech-infused golf league was founded in partnership with the PGA Tour

Hatton’s victory in Dunhill Links a step in the right direction for reuniting the tours

Last week at least showed it could be in everyone’s interest to have more crossover events

Colsaerts and John lead Dunhill Links as Irish challenge fails to hit top gear

Pádraig Harrington seven shots off lead with Rory McIlroy, Tom McKibbin and Shane Lowry a further shot back

Pádraig Harrington makes solid start to Dunhill Links at Carnoustie

Rory McIlroy happy to get Carnoustie ‘out of the way’ after 69 as Darren Fichardt leads after 11-under-par 61 at Kingsbarns

Rory McIlroy expects news on deal in golf’s civil war ‘before year’s end’

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship lowdown: Everything you need to know about the DP World Tour event

Jon Rahm sets fines aside as he makes move in push for Ryder Cup place

Spaniard to tee it up at Dunhill Links Championship following his second-place finish in Spanish Open

Ifs, putts and maybes: Rory McIlroy’s year as golf’s ‘nearly man’

From the US Open to last week at Wentworth, the Irish golfer has had a season of agonising close calls

Rory McIlroy suffers more heartbreak as Billy Horschel adds to his woe at Wentworth

American golfer eagles second playoff hole to take BMW Championship at Wentworth

BMW PGA Championship as it happened: Rory McIlroy beaten by Billy Horschel in sudden death playoff

American wins dramatic DP World Tour’s flagship event at Wentworth as McIlroy finishes second again

Rory McIlroy heads chasing pack as Matteo Manassero leads by three at Wentworth

Italian golfer would complete remarkable career turnaround with victory on Sunday afternoon

‘Exceptionally cut-throat’: Why it’s harder than ever for Irish players to reach golf’s top flight - and survive there

Countries such as Denmark have found a formula for nurturing young talent. Golf Ireland aims to do likewise but, even for gifted players such as Seán Keeling, this is an increasingly rough trade

Rory McIlroy ‘right in the mix’ as Matthew Baldwin leads at Wentworth

Shane Lowry was extremely disappointed with his round of 71 at the BMW PGA Championship

A broken club, an out of bounds and a backwards putt: Rory McIlroy’s impressive opening round at Wentworth had it all

Shane Lowry satisfied with first round as he is two strokes behind leader at BMW PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy makes strong start at Wentworth despite iron head flying off after shot

McIlroy and Shane Lowry both shoot 67s at the BMW PGA Championship, one stroke off the clubhouse lead

Rory McIlroy must dig deep once more after Irish Open setback

Holywood man leads five-strong Irish contingent at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy made for tough viewing. So did the topless American caddies

Talent spotting with Paul Merson; and a grilling for Daire Lynch

Excellent course made the Irish Open a real game of snakes and ladders

Royal County Down provided the best golfers with a stern, challenging and fair test

Højgaard steals Irish Open from McIlroy’s grasp with closing hat-trick of birdies

McIlroy looked to have one hand on the trophy but late missed putts cost him dearly

Irish Open fairy-tale not to be for Rory McIlroy as Rasmus Højgaard wins at Royal County Down

The world number three finished one shot behind the Dane

Irish Open as it happened: Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard takes victory after agonising end for Rory McIlroy

McIlroy needed an eagle on the 18th to catch Højgaard

Rory McIlroy leads Irish Open heading into final round

A round of 69 on Saturday gave McIlroy a one-shot lead over Italian Matteo Manassero

Manassero back in the groove as he leads tight field in Irish Open

Italian continues his impressive comeback on DP World Tour with a superb 66 for a midway total of 136 and a one-stroke lead over English duo Todd Clements and Laurie Canter

Shane Lowry eyeing Sunday showdown with Rory McIlroy at Irish Open

Home favourites battle into contention as they both go in search of a second title

‘He was someone I looked up to...I’m trying to beat him now’: Seán Keeling relishing elite company at Irish Open

The 17-year-old has impressed on the opening two days at Royal County Down

Rory McIlroy edges up Irish Open leaderboard as crowds flock to see home favourite

Easy strides and smiles accompany birdies and eagles in Newcastle so far for the world number three

No change to Kielty’s salary as Late Late Show host prepares for second year

Rory McIlroy and John Bishop among guests on first episode of autumn season

Irish Open: Seán Keeling a shining light on day one at Royal County Down

The 17-year-old Dubliner and Rory McIlroy were the only two Irish players to finish the first round under par

Rory McIlroy right in the Irish Open mix after closing with three birdies

McIroy opens with a three-under 68 to trail leader Todd Clements by two shots at Royal County Down

Neal Toner proves a cut above the rest as he provides onsite service at Irish Open

Popular barber and owner of JFH Social Neal Toner ensuring the professional golfers look their best as they battle for glory at Royal County Down

Irish Open: Patience and skill required to tame severe test at Royal County Down

With strong winds expected, it may well be a case of last man standing at the Newcastle links

Irish Open: Tee times, TV details, weather forecast, players to watch

Everything you need to know about Royal County Down and the 2024 Amgen Irish Open

McIlroy and Lowry the headline acts at sold-out Royal County Down

This week’s Amgen Irish Open may lack for some American star power but the in-depth quality of the field is reflected in the presence of 15 winners on the DP World

Irish Open: Royal County Down prepares to be the star of the show yet again

The stunning links in Newcastle, ranked by many as the best in the world, has hosted championships at every level of the game

Irish Open: Six of the best to follow at Royal County Down

Rory McIlroy is the headline player, while Bob MacIntyre continues to improve

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