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Cameron Smith uses final-round surge to beat Rory McIlroy to British Open title

More Sports / Golf Jul 18, 2022

Cameron Smith uses final-round surge to beat Rory McIlroy to British Open title

Smith's immediate plan is to fill the Claret Jug with as much beer as possible to toast his triumph at the home of golf.

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland surge clear at British Open

Golf Jul 17, 2022

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland surge clear at British Open

The 24-year-old Hovland is aiming to become the first Norwegian to win a major title, while Northern Ireland's McIlroy is hunting for his fifth.

Cameron Young races out to lead as Tiger Woods stumbles at British Open

More Sports / Golf Jul 15, 2022

Cameron Young races out to lead as Tiger Woods stumbles at British Open

Hideki Matsuyama shot a 1-under 71 to sit seven strokes behind Young after carding four birdies and three bogeys.

Rory McIlroy calls Brooks Koepka and other LIV tour golfers 'duplicitous'

More Sports / Golf Jun 23, 2022

Rory McIlroy calls Brooks Koepka and other LIV tour golfers 'duplicitous'

Rory McIlroy didn't hold back on Wednesday when discussing PGA Tour players who have elected to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series. McIlroy was asked if he was surprised about one golfer in particular — Brooks Koepka — for his decision to join the rival ...

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy face tension and drama at unique U.S. Open

Golf Jun 15, 2022

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy face tension and drama at unique U.S. Open

A stacked list of competitors will feature the first-ever showdown between PGA Tour players and those backing the breakaway LIV Golf Series.

Rory McIlroy disappointed by defections to LIV Tour

More Sports / Golf Jun 9, 2022

Rory McIlroy disappointed by defections to LIV Tour

Multiple-time major winners Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas called the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series "a shame" and "a bummer" for fracturing the sport at its peak.

PGA threatens to take action against players moving to LIV Tour

More Sports / Golf Jun 2, 2022

PGA threatens to take action against players moving to LIV Tour

Players joining a new Saudi-backed golf series will face disciplinary action, the PGA Tour warned on Wednesday, following Dustin Johnson's shocking decision to join the money-spinning new venture. In a brief statement, the PGA Tour said that any player participating in events on the LIV ...

PGA Tour's stance toward LIV Golf reveals uncharacteristic rancor in sport

More Sports / Golf May 14, 2022

PGA Tour's stance toward LIV Golf reveals uncharacteristic rancor in sport

by Bill Pennington

Several times, Rory McIlroy, a four-time major winner who is ranked seventh in the world, has declared the breakaway LIV Golf tour "dead in the water.”

Rory McIlroy hoping to see Tiger Woods make return at Masters

More Sports / Golf Mar 31, 2022

Rory McIlroy hoping to see Tiger Woods make return at Masters

"For golf and for the Masters tournament and for everyone, to have Tiger there would be phenomenal. I think it just adds to the event," McIlroy said.

Rory McIlroy says Phil Mickelson deserving of chance for forgiveness

More Sports / Golf Mar 3, 2022

Rory McIlroy says Phil Mickelson deserving of chance for forgiveness

"Hopefully, he comes back at some stage, and he will, and people will welcome him back and be glad that he is back."

Youthful U.S. squad routs Europe to reclaim Ryder Cup

More Sports / Golf Sep 27, 2021

Youthful U.S. squad routs Europe to reclaim Ryder Cup

"This is the greatest team of all time right here," U.S. captain Steve Stricker said. "These guys are unbelievable.

U.S. overwhelms Europe to grab control of Ryder Cup on opening day

More Sports / Golf Sep 25, 2021

U.S. overwhelms Europe to grab control of Ryder Cup on opening day

A red wave washed over the Ryder Cup on Friday as the United States dominated both foursome and fourball sessions to grab a commanding 6-2 lead over titleholders Europe.

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