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LIV Golf star out to make amends at Australian Open

LIV Golf star out to make amends at Australian Open

His final round in last year's Australian Open still rankles for Lucas Herbert, and the 29-year-old LIV Golf star is hoping to contend this year alongside world No.1, Rory McIlroy. 13 Nov 2025
Rai holds slender Abu Dhabi lead as Smylie fades

Rai holds slender Abu Dhabi lead as Smylie fades

Aaron Rai will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship as Australia's Elvis Smylie battled to stay in contention. 9 Nov 2025
LIV's switch to 72-hole tournaments 'peculiar': McIlroy

LIV's switch to 72-hole tournaments 'peculiar': McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has described LIV Golf's decision to expand its events to 72 holes as "peculiar." 6 Nov 2025
Delhi car horns a joy for Lowry after Ryder Cup abuse

Delhi car horns a joy for Lowry after Ryder Cup abuse

Shane Lowry has been left smiling that the constant noise of Delhi traffic is much easier to handle than an abusive New York Ryder Cup crowd as he rattled off eight birdies to take the lead on the opening day of the India Championship. 17 Oct 2025
PGA boss finally apologises for Ryder Cup behaviour

PGA boss finally apologises for Ryder Cup behaviour

The PGA of America president has finally apologised for the unruly crowd behaviour at Bethpage Black during the Ryder Cup. 3 Oct 2025
McIlroy calls out abusive fans after Ryder Cup win

McIlroy calls out abusive fans after Ryder Cup win

Rory McIlroy helped Europe win the Ryder Cup and then called out the hostile New York crowd for "unacceptable and abusive behavior." 29 Sep 2025
McIlroy fumes but silences U.S fans in fiery Ryder Cup

McIlroy fumes but silences U.S fans in fiery Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy has survived a "really challenging" day after hitting back at fans heckling him during the Ryder Cup. 28 Sep 2025
Europe closes in on Ryder Cup glory after fiery day

Europe closes in on Ryder Cup glory after fiery day

Europe has one hand on the Ryder Cup with a stunning performance on an ill-tempered second day of competition at Bethpage Black. 28 Sep 2025
U.S skipper Bradley vows to stick to Ryder Cup plan

U.S skipper Bradley vows to stick to Ryder Cup plan

United States captain Keegan Bradley insists he will "stick to the plan" despite a chastening opening day of the Ryder Cup. 27 Sep 2025
Spectre of Trump towers over Ryder Cup in New York

Spectre of Trump towers over Ryder Cup in New York

Bryson DeChambeau says Donald Trump's appearance at the Ryder Cup can be a "great force" and "inspire" the United States to victory. 26 Sep 2025
Column: Passion threatens payday at Bethpage

Column: Passion threatens payday at Bethpage

A raucous Ryder Cup crowd at Bethpage will be a sea of red, white and blue, but there is value around the visitors who mentally have a stronghold over their American counterparts. 24 Sep 2025
Cleary: Donald's dig at Team USA; Trump chaos feared; WAGs explained

Cleary: Donald's dig at Team USA; Trump chaos feared; WAGs explained

Luke Donald stakes high ground in pay-for-play imbroglio, organisers fear crowd chaos with attendance by Donald Trump, and our man Matt Cleary attempts to explain the phenomena of WAGs at this 45th Ryder Cup tournament between the USA and Europe. 22 Sep 2025
Noren Nails Second BMW PGA Crown in Play-Off Thriller

Noren Nails Second BMW PGA Crown in Play-Off Thriller

Alex Noren secured his second BMW PGA Championship title at Wentworth, defeating Adrien Saddier with a birdie on the first play-off hole. 15 Sep 2025
Aberg shines as McIlroy's round suffers a watery finish at Wentworth

Aberg shines as McIlroy's round suffers a watery finish at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy found water on the final hole at Wentworth to finish five shots off the pace in a rain-interrupted day one of the DP World Tour's flagship PGA Championship. 12 Sep 2025
McIlroy triumphs at national open in emphatic fashion

McIlroy triumphs at national open in emphatic fashion

Rory McIlroy has sunk an incredible eagle putt from nearly 30 feet on the 72nd hole to force a play-off with Joakim Lagergren before beating the Swede on the third subsequent hole in a thrilling finish to win the Irish Open for a second time. 8 Sep 2025
Roaring Rory takes route 66 in Irish Open charge

Roaring Rory takes route 66 in Irish Open charge

Rory McIlroy has hit a bogey-free six-under 66 to move into contention at halfway in the Irish Open, chasing down Sweden's Joakim Lagergren after his dazzling 62 6 Sep 2025
McIlroy homecoming at Irish Open hits early trouble

McIlroy homecoming at Irish Open hits early trouble

Rory McIlroy has ended up bogeying two of his last three holes at The K Club, fading to a one-under par 71 in the first round of the Irish Open in his latest homecoming. 5 Sep 2025
Feature Story: Moving the Needle

Feature Story: Moving the Needle

The last time Rory McIlroy played competitive golf in Australia was in 2014 at The Australian in Sydney. 11 Aug 2025
Harrington completes prized Open and Senior double

Harrington completes prized Open and Senior double

Padraig Harrington was so focused on his game that he didn't notice a leaderboard or see Rory McIlroy walking in the gallery at the Senior British Open. 28 Jul 2025
Nebraska-based Pennant Hills amateur among eight to earn Tour of Australasia status

Nebraska-based Pennant Hills amateur among eight to earn Tour of Australasia status

On a drama-filled final day at the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia Qualifying School in Georgia, New Yorker Chris Malec prevailed in unfortunate circumstances, while an Aussie amateur will also tee it up alongside Rory McIlroy at the Australian Open in December. 22 Jul 2025
McIlroy's Open inspiration: British Lions, Oppenheimer

McIlroy's Open inspiration: British Lions, Oppenheimer

Rory McIlroy plans to watch the last part of Oppenheimer on Sunday morning before going to Royal Portrush with the intention of blowing all the predictions about the destination of the British Open's Claret Jug sky high. 20 Jul 2025