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Rory McIlroy

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2025
as it stands
Bhatia takes early lead as Lowry struggles at FedEx St Jude Championship
Updated 8 Aug 2025
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redemption tale
Rory McIlroy’s Portrush gesture completes one man’s 19-year journey to replace what was lost
David Bieleski first met Rory McIlroy when they were both 16. When they met again at Portrush almost two decades later, it completed a remarkable tale of redemption.
The 42
22 Jul 2025
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redemption tale
Rory McIlroy’s Portrush gesture completes one man’s 19-year journey to replace what was lost
David Bieleski first met Rory McIlroy when they were both 16. When they met again at Portrush almost two decades later, it completed a remarkable tale of redemption.
Gavin Cooney
22 Jul 2025
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Rory McIlroy
'I've gotten everything I wanted out of this week apart from a Claret Jug'
20 Jul 2025
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inevitable
Scheffler's masterpiece gives the Portrush crowds what they expected rather than what they wanted
20 Jul 2025
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Unbeatable
McIlroy charge electrifies Portrush but Scottie Scheffler remains as in-control as ever before
It was a stunning third day at Royal Portrush, but at the end of it all, Scottie Scheffler stood unflustered.
The 42
reports from Royal Portrush
19 Jul 2025
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Unbeatable
McIlroy charge electrifies Portrush but Scottie Scheffler remains as in-control as ever before
It was a stunning third day at Royal Portrush, but at the end of it all, Scottie Scheffler stood unflustered.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Royal Portrush
19 Jul 2025
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what on earth
'It was very strange' - McIlroy's wild third round at the Open features bizarre two-ball trick
19 Jul 2025
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Golf
Rory McIlroy ready to challenge after staying in contention at The Open in Portrush
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reports from Royal Portrush
18 Jul 2025
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Day Two
'I need to have it all firing' - Portrush crowds relieved with McIlroy ready for weekend hunt of Harman
18 Jul 2025
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Rollercoaster
McIlroy battles against driver issues but puts himself in the mix at Open
17 Jul 2025
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now on the tee
The shot heard round Portrush - Rory McIlroy and his fans return to scene of 2019 nightmare
Setting the scene on a tense first tee with Rory McIlroy.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Royal Portrush
17 Jul 2025
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mark your diary
Open tee times: Lowry given blockbuster group with Scheffler, McIlroy paired with Thomas and Fleetwood
15 Jul 2025
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far from the madding crowds
'It's nice to be able to accept adulation, even though I struggle with it at times'
14 Jul 2025
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Narrow Margin
McIlroy narrowly falls short to finish in tie for second at Scottish Open
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Updated 13 Jul 2025
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Narrow Margin
McIlroy narrowly falls short to finish in tie for second at Scottish Open
Chris Gotterup held off McIlroy to triumph at The Renaissance Club.
13 Jul 2025
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Home discomfort
To understand Rory McIlroy, you have to understand his relationship with Royal Portrush
13 Jul 2025
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In Contention
McIlroy shares Scottish Open lead heading into final round after brilliant 66
12 Jul 2025
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finding form
McIlroy moves into contention at Scottish Open with second-round 65
11 Jul 2025
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as it stands
Straka among leaders as Scheffler, McIlroy and Harrington make solid starts
10 Jul 2025
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Golf
Rory McIlroy eager to tackle Scottish Open after break from PGA Tour ‘grind’
The 42
9 Jul 2025
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Golf
Rory McIlroy eager to tackle Scottish Open after break from PGA Tour ‘grind’
9 Jul 2025
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Round 3
Double bogey proves costly as McIlroy slips back at Travelers Championship
21 Jun 2025
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Round 3
Double bogey proves costly as McIlroy slips back at Travelers Championship
21 Jun 2025
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as it stands
Rory McIlroy trails by two as Scottie Scheffler holds share of lead
19 Jun 2025
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looking ahead
Rory McIlroy hoping to travel well in Connecticut as The Open looms
18 Jun 2025
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what comes next
McIlroy clearly isn’t ready for his next Everest - but can he keep going without one forever?
McIlroy is cutting an exhausted figure following his Masters triumph.
Gavin Cooney
16 Jun 2025
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Mental Game
'I climbed my Everest in April, and have to look for another mountain to climb'
15 Jun 2025
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Mixed Fortunes
McIlroy finds more misery as Burns and Spaun share US Open lead
14 Jun 2025
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out of sorts
Rory McIlroy opens up on silence after golf and post-Masters funk
14 Jun 2025
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Frustration
Angry Rory McIlroy narrowly survives cut at US Open
The 42
14 Jun 2025
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Frustration
Angry Rory McIlroy narrowly survives cut at US Open
Meanwhile, Shane Lowry had a day to forget and Sam Burns seized a one-stroke lead
14 Jun 2025
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tricky conditions
McIlroy unravels after strong start at US Open, Lowry struggles
Rory McIlroy is four-over after a testing morning as the season’s third Major got underway at Oakmont.
12 Jun 2025
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the big preview
US Open: Scheffler the man to beat, Lowry better primed than distracted McIlroy
We look ahead to the 125th US Open, held on a brutally difficult course at Oakmont.
Gavin Cooney
11 Jun 2025
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inner drive
McIlroy optimistic he has addressed driver problems ahead of US Open
10 Jun 2025
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Deja Vu
Rory McIlroy gets reminder of Masters glory with groupings for US Open
10 Jun 2025
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Golf
'Of course it concerns me': McIlroy's nightmare round the worst possible prep for US Open
7 Jun 2025
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as it stands
Shane Lowry shoots opening 64 in promising start at Canadian Open
Updated 6 Jun 2025
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back in front of the mic
'I was a little pissed off' - McIlroy breaks silence on driver controversy and media blackout
4 Jun 2025
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Golf
Jack Nicklaus remains ‘big fan’ of Rory McIlroy despite Memorial Tournament miss
28 May 2025
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