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RORY MCILROY

J.J. Spaun hits his shot on the 10th tee during the first round of the U.S. Open in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
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Jun 13, 2025
Unheralded J.J. Spaun grabs U.S. Open lead as stars struggle at Oakmont
Much of the talk this week has been about how the notoriously challenging course would keep scores in check.
Scottie Scheffler hits off the first tee during a practice round ahead of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 6.
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Jun 12, 2025
Scottie Scheffler leads field into ultimate U.S. Open test at Oakmont
Scheffler enters the U.S. Open in stellar form having secured three wins in his last four starts.
Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament in Caledon, Ontario on Friday.
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Jun 11, 2025
Rory McIlroy eyes U.S. Open form after Masters triumph
Since claiming his first Masters title in dramatic fashion in April, McIlroy's form has fallen off precipitously.
Rory McIlroy watches his shot during a practice round for the PGA Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
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May 15, 2025
Relaxed Rory McIlroy unburdened by pressure to chase 'north star'
The 36-year-old is still a force wherever he tees it up, but even he finds it hard to imagine anything that could top what he achieved at Augusta National in April.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, pictured during a tournament last month, expects fast greens this week at the PGA Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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May 14, 2025
McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele together for rainy PGA battle
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, a two-time Masters winner, will join defending champion Xander Schauffele and new Masters champion Rory McIlroy in the tournament's premier grouping.
Rory McIlroy plays a shot during the third round of the Truist Championship golf tournament in Philadelphia on Saturday.
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May 13, 2025
McIlroy looks to the future after post-Masters thrill ride
"I honestly could not be in a better place in my life professionally, personally, all of it," Rory McIlroy said.
Rory McIlroy celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Georgia, on April 13.
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Apr 24, 2025
Rory McIlroy moved by way Masters win resonated with fans
The Northern Irishman completed the career Grand Slam 10 days ago at the Masters, with an emotional playoff win over England's Justin Rose.
Rory McIlroy celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday.
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Apr 15, 2025
Rory McIlroy’s Masters win is most-watched since 2018 tournament
McIlroy’s road to his first Masters title was dramatic and likely gave a much-needed boost to the tournament’s ratings.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy receives his green jacket from 2024 winner Scottie Scheffler after the final round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday.
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Apr 14, 2025
Rory McIlroy wins Masters in dramatic fashion to complete career Grand Slam
It marked the fifth major championship for McIlroy, and his first since capturing the PGA Championship for the second time in 2014.
Justin Rose reacts after finishing his round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Thursday.
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Apr 11, 2025
Justin Rose gets off to fast start to grab first-round lead at Masters
Hideki Matsuyama, the 2021 champion, finished in a group of 13 golfers who ended the round at 1-over.
Scottie Scheffler receives his green jacket from previous winner Jon Rahm after winning the 2024 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Apr 4, 2025
No.1 Scottie Scheffler prepares to chase third Masters crown in four years
Scheffler is seeking his third Masters title in four years and second in a row.
Rory McIlroy celebrates on the 18th hole after winning the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 2.
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Feb 13, 2025
Rory McIlroy had conversation with Donald Trump about PGA-LIV deal
McIlroy said he played golf with Trump in early January and felt Trump supported the PGA over Saudi-backed LIV.
Rory McIlroy lifts the trophy after winning the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California, on Sunday.
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Feb 3, 2025
Sizzling Rory McIlroy captures Pebble Beach title
The 35-year-old four-time major winner made three birdies and an eagle after the turn to fire a 6-under par 66 and finish 21-under 267.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in action as he tees off on the eighth during the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Jan. 19.
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Jan 29, 2025
Rory McIlroy continues 'pivotal' year at Pebble Beach
Not only does McIlroy have his first TGL experience under his belt, he also began his season with a T4 finish at the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour.
"We're trying to bring a new demographic to this game of golf, and it's going to be exciting," Tiger Woods has said of the Tomorrow's Golf League competition.
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Jan 7, 2025
'Golf reimagined': TGL circuit backed by Woods and McIlroy tees off
"We're trying to bring a new demographic to this game of golf, and it's going to be exciting," Tiger Woods has said.
Rory McIlroy deemed 2024 as a success despite missing out on winning his fifth major.
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Nov 14, 2024
Rory McIlroy motivated to keep up with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele
McIlroy said will be more selective about the events he plays in the United States next year.
Rory McIlroy leaves the course following the fourth round of the BMW PGA Championship in Virginia Water, England, on Sept. 22.
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Oct 10, 2024
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau set for PGA-LIV showdown in Las Vegas
The 18-hole, made-for television event between four of the biggest names from the upstart Saudi-backed LIV series and the PGA Tour will be staged at Shadow Creek.
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy speaks during a news conference ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in England on Wednesday.
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Sep 19, 2024
McIlroy says players among hurdles to PGA Tour-PIF deal
The four-time major champion said there were different opinions among all the players about the best way forward.
Rory McIlroy has been critical of LIV Golf since it began in 2021.
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Sep 12, 2024
Rory McIlroy not trying to send any 'message' with exhibition against LIV Golf stars
McIlroy has expressed his frustration since the creation of LIV Golf, which began in 2021 and has splintered the sport.
Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the ninth tee box during the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament in Atlanta on Saturday.
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Sep 3, 2024
Rory McIlroy aims to cut as many as nine events in 2025
"I felt like I hit a bit of a wall sort of post-U.S. Open, and still feel a little bit of that hangover," the golfer said.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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