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Rory McIlroy

Last year
2025
Vow of Silence
Silent, surly McIlroy refuses to speak to media after miserable Quail Hollow return
McIlroy quickly left the property after an uninspiring four rounds, finishing at three-over for the tournament.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
18 May 2025
4.7k
21
the inevitable
Remorseless Scheffler takes control on moving day of the PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler takes a three-shot lead into the final day at Quail Hollow, as Rory McIlroy again toiled to an over-par round.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
18 May 2025
1.2k
2
turning heads
No concerns after Rory McIlroy’s driver deemed non-conforming – US PGA officials
17 May 2025
4.2k
5
the frustration chronicles
'F**k this place'- How Quail Hollow became so frustrating for McIlroy, Lowry and Harrington
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington’s assault on Quail Hollow didn’t work out as planned
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
17 May 2025
2.0k
4
On Pause
PGA Championship suspended due to dangerous weather just before McIlroy's third round
Updated 17 May 2025
2.1k
25
Irish carnage
McIlroy makes PGA cut despite bogey-bogey finish but Lowry, Harrington and Power all going home early
17 May 2025
7.4k
Irish carnage
McIlroy makes cut at PGA despite bogey-bogey finish but Lowry, Harrington and Power all going home early
17 May 2025
2.1k
0
Golf
Rory McIlroy off the pace after wayward first round at US PGA Championship
Updated 15 May 2025
10.5k
8
inside the ropes
Masters triumph of little help as McIlroy flops in blockbuster group at PGA Championship
McIlroy is already battling to make the cut at Quail Hollow after an error-strewn 74.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
15 May 2025
3.3k
2
Golf
Rory McIlroy off the pace after wayward first round at US PGA Championship
Updated 15 May 2025
3.6k
7
Big Preview
McIlroy's newly-serene major attitude where he has refused to indulge talk of 'The Rory Slam'
We preview the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
The 42
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
15 May 2025
12.0k
0
Big Preview
Scheffler and DeChambeau the biggest threats to McIlroy's newly-serene attitude at the majors
We preview the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
14 May 2025
1.5k
3
Vow of Silence
‘Everything beyond this is a bonus’: Pressure-free McIlroy takes aim at another major title
The 42
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
14 May 2025
4.5k
6
Harry Diamond
'When you watch him caddying on TV, he has the same attributes from when I played against him'
14 May 2025
3.0k
0
Vow of Silence
'I don't know what he was expecting - I'm not going to try to be his best mate'
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
14 May 2025
8.3k
1
RELATED
Pádraig Harrington's legacy is seen everywhere at the PGA Championship - even in the size of the trophy
13 May 2025
'One of my favourite places in the world' - Why Quail Hollow sets McIlroy up for absurd tilt at the Rory Slam
13 May 2025
stars aligning
'One of my favourite places in the world' - Why Quail Hollow sets McIlroy up for absurd tilt at the Rory Slam
We detail why McIlroy has been so dominant at this week’s venue of the year’s second major.
The 42
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
14 May 2025
6.1k
6
Ready to go
McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele together to start PGA
13 May 2025
2.1k
3
stars aligning
'One of my favourite places in the world' - Why Quail Hollow sets McIlroy up for absurd tilt at the Rory Slam
We detail why McIlroy has been so dominant at this week’s venue of the year’s second major.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Quail Hollow Golf Club
13 May 2025
2.2k
0
Quail Hollow
'I could not be in a better place in my life' - McIlroy energised after Masters thrill ride
12 May 2025
2.6k
4
Golf
Shane Lowry one shot off lead at Truist Championship
9 May 2025
1.9k
1
Golf
Rory McIlroy says ‘defeating my own mind’ was key to Masters victory
7 May 2025
1.9k
10
Golf
'Overwhelmed' - McIlroy speaks on reaction to Masters win with Jimmy Fallon
2 May 2025
3.5k
4
Golf
McIlroy and Lowry finish in share of 12th as Novak and Griffin win Zurich Classic
28 Apr 2025
2.0k
3
Golf
Defending champions McIlroy and Lowry remain in contention at Zurich Classic
Duo sign for third-round 61 at TPC Louisiana.
Updated 27 Apr 2025
4.5k
9
Golf
McIlroy and Lowry kick off Zurich Classic title defence with opening 64
Updated 25 Apr 2025
5.5k
1
interaction
'The whole journey resonated with people' - McIlroy on Masters impact
23 Apr 2025
2.5k
7
Golf
Rory McIlroy to return to action at Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Shane Lowry
The 42
23 Apr 2025
8.8k
6
Tee Times
Rory McIlroy returns to action at Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Shane Lowry
23 Apr 2025
2.8k
1
Golf
Organisers 'optimistic' for Open at Portmarnock as Portrush primed for McIlroy mania
The 42
22 Apr 2025
12.2k
7
R&A 'optimistic' for Open at Portmarnock as Portrush primed for McIlroy mania
22 Apr 2025
2.7k
6
Back in action
McIlroy to return to action alongside Shane Lowry at Zurich Classic team event
19 Apr 2025
2.7k
0
Inspiration
I hope to see you soon – Ruben Amorim invites Rory McIlroy to Old Trafford
17 Apr 2025
3.0k
10
golf country
Why Ireland is the undisputed, pound-for-pound golfing champion
17 Apr 2025
7.2k
13
masters 2025
Shane Lowry: 'I’ve never been happier to watch someone else achieve something I want so badly'
15 Apr 2025
20.7k
21
Golf
McIlroy's Masterpiece a distilled version of the tortuous process that will inspire generations
Sportspeople will be enthused by the agony and perseverance underpinning path to Masters’ victory.
David Sneyd
15 Apr 2025
2.8k
0
HOME TOWN HERO
Rory McIlroy and his hometown: A tortured stew of identity politics
Holywood is the epitome of what the ‘Northern Ireland Dream’ could have been, if only they knew how to sell it.
Declan Bogue
14 Apr 2025
5.2k
6
historic victory
Taoiseach praises McIlroy's 'epic' win as NI First Minister calls for 'biggest party possible'
A number of fellow golfers and Irish political leaders have hailed McIlroy’s achievement as “historic”.
Updated 14 Apr 2025
32.3k
110
History Maker
'A proud day for Ireland': McIlroy's dramatic Masters win hailed as 'a finish for the ages'
Updated 14 Apr 2025
2.1k
3
Try to make sense of that
Come on, you knew Rory McIlroy couldn't win the Masters in any way other than that
Gavin Cooney
14 Apr 2025
13.0k
9
RELATED
Rory McIlroy: 'I have dreamt about that moment for as long as I can remember'
14 Apr 2025
'It’s taken a wee while': Holywood story as McIlroy's home golf club is put through the wringer
14 Apr 2025
Career Grand Slam
Elite company: Here's why Rory McIlroy's win places him among a rare group of sporting greats
14 Apr 2025
16.1k
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