Rory McIlroy
Northern Irish professional golfer (born 1989)
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Rory Daniel McIlroy is a Northern Irish professional golfer who is a member of both the European Tour and the PGA Tour. He is former world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking, and has spent over a hundred weeks in that position during his career. He is the only person to win the FedEx Cup three times, surpassing Tiger Woods' two. 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 age 25.
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McIlroy wants to 'get putter to cooperate' at OpenRory McIlroy says he hopes improvement in his putting can help him challenge for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Aberg sets second-round pace at Scottish OpenLudvig Aberg keeps Rory McIlroy at arm's length by shooting a second successive 64 to hold the halfway lead at the Scottish Open.BBC Sport - Published | |
Thomas leads as McIlroy starts well in Scottish Open defenceRory McIlroy rebounds from US Open heartbreak with a strong start to his Scottish Open title defence - before Justin Thomas surges into the lead.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bradley appointment sparked Europe 'disbelief' - McIlroyRory McIlroy reveals "disbelief" at Keegan Bradley being appointed United States captain for the Ryder Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
McIlroy makes impressive start to Scottish Open defenceRory McIlroy rebounds from US Open heartbreak by starting his Scottish Open title defence in imposing fashion.BBC Sport - Published | |
'It was a great day until it wasn’t' - McIlroy reflects on Pinehurst painWorld number two Rory McIlroy is in a positive mood as he looks to put last month's US Open collapse behind him, writes Iain Carter.BBC Sport - Published | |
McIlroy will 'learn a lot' from US Open collapseRory McIlroy says he will "learn a lot" from his late US Open collapse that handed Bryson DeChambeau victory at Pinehurst.BBC Sport - Published | |
US Open collapse not my toughest loss - McIlroyRory McIlroy says he will "learn a lot" from his late collapse at the US Open but insists it was not the toughest defeat of his career.BBC Sport - Published | |
McIlroy’s return, big names & buckets of rain – Scottish Open previewRory McIlroy's return to action after the disappointment of the US Open is the headline act of a star-studded Scottish Open.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rory McIlroy to 'take a few weeks away' from golf after 'tough' final round at US OpenRory McIlroy has said he will "take a few weeks away" from golf after describing his final-round heartbreak at the US Open as his "toughest day" as a professional in the sport.Sky News - Published | |
McIlroy to take time off after 'toughest' dayRory McIlroy says his late collapse at the US Open was one of the "toughest" days in his near 17-year professional career.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rory McIlroy Goes On Marinelife Center Date W/ Wife, Daughter After U.S. Open LossRory McIlroy appears to be getting over his U.S. Open loss with the help of his family and turtles ... the star golfer was seen hitting up a Marinelife center with his wife and daughter on Monday --..TMZ.com - Published | |
'Something has got to radically change for McIlroy after US Open meltdown'While only the coldest of hearts could not have sympathy for Rory McIlroy, his US Open meltdown proves he needs to rethink his approach to majors, writes Iain Carter.BBC Sport - Published | Rory McIlroy makes quick exit after late collapse as Bryson DeChambeau wins US OpenA dejected Rory McIlroy was filmed leaving the US Open without congratulating his rival Bryson DeChambeau after the American denied him a fifth major victory.Sky News - Published |
US Open collapse will haunt McIlroy forever - FaldoSir Nick Faldo says Rory McIlroy will be haunted forever by the late collapse which saw him miss out on a US Open triumph.BBC Sport - Published | Watch: McIlroy's collapse as DeChambeau wins US OpenWatch Rory McIlroy miss the chance to end a 10-year wait for a major title as Bryson DeChambeau claims his second US Open title in Pinehurst.BBC Sport - Published |