3 h. ago Records tumble at Zurich Classic as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry make solid start

The Irish pair are defending their title in New Orleans but it was an unlikely duo of Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo who stole the show in the opening round

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6 h. ago Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo score 58 to lead at Zurich Classic

The duo eclipsed Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard for the lead about an hour after the brothers tied the Four-ball scoring record with a 13-under 59.

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13 h. ago Rocketman Rory McIlroy basking in his status as the hottest ticket in sport

Elton John and Donald Trump among those to congratulate Northern Irishman before Zurich Classic in New Orleans“Please welcome your Players and Masters champion, Rory McIlroy.”Shortly before 8am on the 10th tee at TPC Louisiana. The gallery is less than 100 in number. Still, there is extra pep in the starter’s voice. Those last four words carry such weight, they conjure such images. Masters champion, Rory McIlroy. An introduction he had waited a lifetime to receive. It somehow felt inadequate that it was over in a split second. “Very nice,” said McIlroy later. “I could get used to it.” He will be afforded that very privilege. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Rory McIlroy told he 'could have had a couple extra hours in bed' after slow start at Zurich Classic

Shane Lowry cracks joke to Masters champion after making slow start on his return

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40 h. ago Rory McIlroy shaken by scale of ‘absolutely amazing’ reaction to Masters triumph

Augusta winner returns in Zurich Classic of New OrleansMcIlroy and Shane Lowry are the defending championsRory McIlroy has admitted to being taken aback by the scale of reaction to his Masters triumph. Two US presidents – Donald Trump and Barack Obama – plus huge names from worlds outside sport have contacted the Northern Irishman since he completed the career grand slam at Augusta National. Amid moving scenes at Augusta, McIlroy’s outpouring of emotion reverberated way beyond golf. The achievement meant “everything and more” to McIlroy. It struck chords elsewhere.McIlroy, who beat Justin Rose in a playoff to win the Green Jacket, will return to the course at this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He was in bed with a fever on Monday, and was still slightly jaded when he addressed the media at TPC Louisiana on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy’s return to tournament golf revealed after Masters win

McIlroy dramatically won the Masters to complete a career grand slam but will soon return to the course for his next tournament

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy to honour promise to PGA Tour rival after skipping £2.7m golf event

Rory McIlroy is set to return to action on the PGA Tour next week after being inspired by close friend Shane Lowry, who has confirmed the duo will defend their title at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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8 d. ago What lies ahead for Rory McIlroy this season following Masters victory?

The Northern Irishman is scheduled to defend his Zurich Classic title next week ahead of the US PGA Championship in May.

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