1 hour 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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4 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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11 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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12 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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22 h. ago I’ll never play golf like Rory McIlroy. But maybe he can teach me how to live with my mistakes | Adrian Chiles

I need to stop dwelling on everything I get wrong, from sending my ball into the drink to squeezing the wrong bottomWhether you’re into sport or not, there’s wisdom to be mined from it. Once you’ve picked your way through the platitudes, banalities and cliche there’s gold in there.Rory McIlroy’s famous victory at the US Masters earlier this month yielded, for me anyway, a particularly good example. McIlroy’s psychologist, Bob Rotella, has been credited with helping his man develop golf’s key mental skill: putting your bad shots behind you and barely giving them a second thought. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Rory McIlroy reveals trip to see new London home with wife Erica after Masters success

Rory McIlroy has just claimed Masters glory with he and his family jetting to London to check out the mansion they are building on the Wentworth estate

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22 h. ago Rory McIlroy reveals messages from two US presidents after historic Masters triumph

The Northern Irishman finally ended his 11-year wait to complete a career grand slam - managed by only five other players in history - with his Augusta success

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23 h. ago Katy Perry's 'absolutely gorgeous' £40 perfume now £14 on Amazon

The pop star's signature scent has been marked down - and fans are rushing to get their hands on a bottle

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38 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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39 h. ago Rory McIlroy shares details of private homecoming after Masters victory and 'cool' chats with two Presidents

New Masters champion touched by 'people reaching out from all walks of life'

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41 h. ago PGA Tour star insists 'scary' Rory McIlroy is about to be let loose

Rory McIlroy finally won the Masters for the first time a fortnight ago and his now building up to next month's PGA Championship, where he has been backed to dominate

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44 h. ago Rory McIlroy freed from career Grand Slam burden is ‘scary’ for rivals, says Xander Schauffele

McIlroy won the Masters earlier this month to end an 11-year wait to become a career Grand Slam champion

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46 h. ago Rory McIlroy free of grand slam pressure a ‘scary’ prospect – Xander Schauffele

The 31 year-old, who won both the USPGA and Open crowns last year, harbours the dream of emulating the Northern Irishman in claiming all four majors.

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46 h. ago Xander Schauffele reveals how Scottish Open snoozes can help him slay 'scary' Rory McIlroy at Portrush

The American defends the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush this summer and The Renaissance will again be key to his preparations

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62 h. ago Mark Allen tipped for snooker World Championship run as Rory McIlroy influence shows

The Northern Irishman has struggled for form in recent months but looked back to his best at the Crucible

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67 h. ago Organisers confident they can manage McIlroy mania when Open returns to Portrush

Almost 280,000 fans having snapped up tickets for the final golf major of the year at Royal Portrush.

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68 h. ago R&A confident of handling ‘McIlroy mania’ when Open returns to Portrush in July

The 153rd Open is set to become the second-best attended in history.

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69 h. ago Rory McIlroy impact set to be felt at The Open as 'unfinished business' claim made

Masters champion Rory McIlroy will be pushing to add another major win in 2025 when he tees off at Royal Portrush in July but he had a weekend to forget back in 2019

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3 d. ago Nick Faldo sums up feelings on Rory McIlroy with comment on greatest ever players

Rory McIlroy has been the subject of much debate since winning the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, and Sir Nick Faldo has had his say on the matter

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3 d. ago Justin Thomas' comment about Rory McIlroy speaks volumes after RBC Heritage win

Justin Thomas claimed a first PGA Tour victory since 2022 at the RBC Heritage and the American admitted he felt a similar level of relief as Rory McIlroy did after winning the Masters

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