rory mcilroy

McIlroy slams proposed golf rule changes

McIlroy slams proposed golf rule changes

Rory McIlroy has criticised golf's lawmakers for considering changes to equipment that would tame the power of the game's big hitters, saying the campaign is "a huge waste of time and money". 5 Feb 2021
Ben An ready to ride on fans' return at WMPO

Ben An ready to ride on fans' return at WMPO

Korea’s Byeong Hun An returns to one of his favourite tournaments at the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week all fired up with limited golf fans in attendance at the popular PGA Tour tournament at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona. 4 Feb 2021
So-called expert golf tips for this week

So-called expert golf tips for this week

Our so-called experts added more top-10s to their early tally for 2021 last week, but couldn’t manage to pick a winner. See who they like this week in Arizona, Saudi Arabia and at Moonah Links in Victoria. 2 Feb 2021
Kim aims to ride momentum into Torrey Pines

Kim aims to ride momentum into Torrey Pines

Korea’s man-of-the-moment, Si Woo Kim does not intend to wait for another 103 tournaments to land his next PGA Tour victory after taking nearly four years to end a winless run last weekend. 28 Jan 2021
Herbert confidence sky high back in Dubai

Herbert confidence sky high back in Dubai

It was Australia Day 2020 that transformed Lucas Herbert's golf career – and being back at the the scene of his Dubai Desert Classic triumph a year on has given the man from Bendigo an extra spring in his step in the desert this week. 28 Jan 2021
So-called expert golf tips for this week

So-called expert golf tips for this week

In their first week back in action following a summer hiatus, our so-called experts immediately got into the swing of things with a win and nine top-10s. Can they keep it going this week? 27 Jan 2021
Ogilvy: Dustin Johnson is a transcendent, “freak show” talent

Ogilvy: Dustin Johnson is a transcendent, “freak show” talent

Watching the first-ever “November Masters,” the first thing that struck me was how different it was – and how much the same it was too. 27 Jan 2021
Southern Hills to host 2022 US PGA champs

Southern Hills to host 2022 US PGA champs

The US PGA Championship is headed back to Southern Hills next year, the Oklahoma course that gets its eighth major championship earlier than expected after the PGA of America cut ties with former US president Donald Trump. 27 Jan 2021
Morri: More to McIlroy than victories

Morri: More to McIlroy than victories

Some say it’s Jimenez, others vote for DeChambeau but for mine the most interesting man in golf is – and has been for a long time – Rory McIlroy. 25 Jan 2021
Hatton wins Abu Dhabi Championship

Hatton wins Abu Dhabi Championship

Tyrrell Hatton produced an excellent final round to win the Abu Dhabi Championship by four strokes as Australian Jason Scrivener delivered a quite dazzling last nine holes to finish as runner-up. 25 Jan 2021
Herbert makes fine start in Abu Dhabi

Herbert makes fine start in Abu Dhabi

Lucas Herbert opened 2020 by earning his maiden European Tour victory in the Middle East – and now the Australian has launched his 2021 campaign in Abu Dhabi in similarly positive fashion. 22 Jan 2021
McIlroy backs Tiger to recover from op

McIlroy backs Tiger to recover from op

Rory McIlroy is confident 15-time major winner Tiger Woods will recover from his fifth back operation and play at the Masters. 21 Jan 2021
Thomas will train to be 'better person'

Thomas will train to be 'better person'

Justin Thomas says he'll go through an individual training programme to "become a better person" after being heard uttering a homophobic slur under his breath when he missed a putt at a tournament in Hawaii this month. 21 Jan 2021
McIlroy hopes for near-capacity Ryder Cup

McIlroy hopes for near-capacity Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy is hopeful that a near-capacity crowd will be able to attend the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin in September. 21 Jan 2021
Open venues confirmed for 2023 & 2024

Open venues confirmed for 2023 & 2024

The R&A today confirmed that The 151st Open will be played at Royal Liverpool from July 16-23, 2023 and The 152nd Open will be played at Royal Troon from July 14-21, 2024. 8 Dec 2020
Fears COVID will end Aussie golf careers

Fears COVID will end Aussie golf careers

The Australian summer of golf should be in full swing but instead fears have emerged that many struggling stars on JobKeeper are about to give up the game. 3 Dec 2020
Ogilvy: Why DJ is one of the best players I’ve ever seen

Ogilvy: Why DJ is one of the best players I’ve ever seen

We’ve had this discussion before, but it’s an ever-changing phenomenon in golf. And, as such, we need to keep an eye on it. For long enough most of us felt that, if everyone in the world played his best, Rory McIlroy would win. Well, not anymore. These days, if everyone plays at the top of their games, my feeling is that Dustin Johnson finishes first. 2 Dec 2020
Interview: Langer reflects on record-breaking Masters

Interview: Langer reflects on record-breaking Masters

Congratulations on a record-breaking week at the Masters. Having become the oldest golfer to make the cut at the Masters, aged 63, you were unshakeable over the weekend to finish a share of 29th. How did you find the weekend rounds? 17 Nov 2020
McIlroy's quest for career Grand Slam continues

McIlroy's quest for career Grand Slam continues

Rory McIlroy was left to rue nine poor holes in his opening round as his bid to complete the career Grand Slam with a Masters victory was put on hold for at least five more months. 16 Nov 2020
Unlucky No.13 sinks McIlroy at the Masters

Unlucky No.13 sinks McIlroy at the Masters

Stuck in the bushes. Behind a tree. Caught in the branches. 15 Nov 2020
DJ forges clear at Augusta

DJ forges clear at Augusta

World No.1 Dustin Johnson will carry a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Masters, with Australian Cameron Smith right in the mix after another inspired late charge. 15 Nov 2020