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OGILVY: Patrick Reed’s past buried the lead

OGILVY: Patrick Reed’s past buried the lead

This bothered me. In the immediate aftermath of Patrick Reed’s recent victory in the Masters, nine-out-of-10 of the follow-up articles seemed to be about his background and his family. 21 Jun 2018
Woods grouped with big guns for US Open

Woods grouped with big guns for US Open

Tiger Woods will play the first two rounds at next week's US Open with World No.1 Justin Thomas and No.2 Dustin Johnson. 8 Jun 2018
McIlroy critical of USGA ahead of US Open

McIlroy critical of USGA ahead of US Open

Former US Open winner Rory McIlroy has warned the USGA not to "overthink" the set-up of Shinnecock Hills when it hosts the second major championship of the year. 4 Jun 2018
Molinari beats McIlroy at BMW PGA Championship

Molinari beats McIlroy at BMW PGA Championship

Italian Francesco Molinari has won the BMW PGA Championship title at Wentworth as Rory McIlroy faded in the final round to miss out on the chance of victory in the European Tour's flagship tournament for the second time. 28 May 2018
McIlroy two off lead at BMW PGA Championship

McIlroy two off lead at BMW PGA Championship

Former champion Rory McIlroy recovered from a poor start at the BMW PGA Championship to chalk up seven birdies and put himself in contention after the first round at Wentworth on Thursday. 25 May 2018
McIlroy keen to improve at 'fifth major'

McIlroy keen to improve at 'fifth major'

Rory McIlroy believes he is finally ready to win one of the few big titles so far missing from his glittering CV at the Players Championship. 10 May 2018
Putting woes slow Woods at Quail Hollow

Putting woes slow Woods at Quail Hollow

Tiger Woods struggled to adjust to slow greens as he slipped six strokes behind American leader John Peterson in the opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina. 4 May 2018
McIlroy fires Masters salvo: "All the pressure is on Patrick Reed."

McIlroy fires Masters salvo: "All the pressure is on Patrick Reed."

Rory McIlroy has fired the first shot in the mental game ahead of the Masters final round, saying all the pressure is on leader Patrick Reed to win the green jacket. 8 Apr 2018
Tiger Woods headlines Masters for the ages

Tiger Woods headlines Masters for the ages

There was a time when Tiger Woods simply playing at the Masters was considered a miracle. 4 Apr 2018
McIlroy wins PGA Palmer event at Bay Hill

McIlroy wins PGA Palmer event at Bay Hill

Rory McIlroy has ended an 18-month winless drought with a stunning victory at the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida. 19 Mar 2018
McIlroy not hung up on pre-Masters victory

McIlroy not hung up on pre-Masters victory

Rory McIlroy has crushed suggestions that a victory leading into the US Masters is integral to success at Augusta National. 22 Feb 2018
Rory McIlroy primed for Pebble Beach debut

Rory McIlroy primed for Pebble Beach debut

Rory McIlroy believes making his Pebble Beach Pro Am debut will boost his chances of winning a maiden Masters title – the last piece of a career grand slam puzzle. 8 Feb 2018
Li edges out McIlroy to win in Dubai

Li edges out McIlroy to win in Dubai

China's Haotong Li held off Rory McIlroy to win the Dubai Desert Classic by a single stroke, denying the Northern Irishman's bid to win his first title in 17 months. 29 Jan 2018
PGA: Rory tough to beat at soft Quail Hollow

PGA: Rory tough to beat at soft Quail Hollow

As the 99th US PGA Championship gets set to begin at the Quail Hollow club in Charlotte, North Carolina, hopes for what would be a sixth Australian victory in the year’s final major are hardly high. 10 Aug 2017
THE OPEN: Best images from round three

THE OPEN: Best images from round three

Jordan Spieth stamped his authority and Branden Grace made history, all during the third round of The Open Championship. Here are some of the best shots from the team at Getty Images. 23 Jul 2017
U.S OPEN: Erin Hills sets up “perfectly” for Rory

U.S OPEN: Erin Hills sets up “perfectly” for Rory

The eve of any major championship is typically one of reflection, a time to contemplate the odds and the likely contenders. This time, the 117th U.S Open is, on paper at least, a bit harder to predict than usual. 15 Jun 2017
AUS OPEN: Scott seeking Royal redemption

AUS OPEN: Scott seeking Royal redemption

It may have been three years ago but the final hole bogey to lose the 2013 Emirates Australian Open by a shot remains vivid in Adam Scott’s memory. In fact, the loss still stings. 16 Nov 2016
EURO TOUR: Noren stays hot to clinch Nedbank Challenge

EURO TOUR: Noren stays hot to clinch Nedbank Challenge

Alex Noren has become the first four-time tournament winner in world golf this year with a scorching final round to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa. 14 Nov 2016
RYDER CUP: McIlroy leads spirited European fightback

RYDER CUP: McIlroy leads spirited European fightback

For the New World it could have been better. For the Old World it could have been worse. But at the end of the opening day of the 41st Ryder Cup matches at Hazeltine in Minnesota, the United States leads Europe by five matches to three.  1 Oct 2016
Heckler trumps McIlroy at Ryder Cup

Heckler trumps McIlroy at Ryder Cup

A heckler was pulled from the crowd at the Ryder Cup Thursday morning after belittling Rory McIlroy and Andy Sullivan's attempts to sink a putt during a practice round. 30 Sep 2016
Inside: Golf Australia October 2016

Inside: Golf Australia October 2016

Rory McIlroy reveals his five keys to hitting big drives, while we show how to improve your swing using a tee. PLUS, we catch up with Olympian Marcus Fraser, and talk to West Australian Curtis Luck about his US Amateur victory. 29 Sep 2016