9 h. ago Rory McIlroy earns huge payday as golf star's gesture leaves staff member in tears

WalesOnline brings you the latest golf news following the conclusion of the Dubai Desert Classic

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19 h. ago Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in exclusive $100m club

The world No.1 starts his season with a four-shot win at The American Express to take his career earnings over nine figures on the PGA Tour

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35 h. ago Rory McIlroy sets out Masters defence plan after struggling at Hero Dubai Desert Classic

The world No.2 admitted he was rusty at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, where he recorded his worst result for 17 years to finish 12 shots behind winner Patrick Reed

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39 h. ago Rory McIlroy aiming to move up gears after being 'stuck in neutral' in Dubai

Rare disappointing appearance for record four-time winner in Desert Classic

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44 h. ago Dubai Desert Classic prize money: How much can Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood win?

The 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic remains one of the most prestigious stops on the DP World Tour, with Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood shooting for a massive prize pot this weekend

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60 h. ago Patrick Reed moves four shots clear with Rory McIlroy straggling in Dubai Desert Classic

The American carded seven birdies and two bogeys in his 67 to reach 14 under par for the tournament at Emirates Golf Club

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60 h. ago Rory McIlroy gives ominous verdict on Dubai chances with Man Utd comparison

The Masters champion trails LIV Golf star Patrick Reed by 11 shots going into the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic

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60 h. ago Patrick Reed moves four shots clear of field at Dubai Desert Classic

The American carded seven birdies and two bogeys in his 67 to reach 14 under par for the tournament at Emirates Golf Club.

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62 h. ago Rory McIlroy backs Muirfield for Open return despite ‘lowest point’ in 2013

Scottish links last staged championship 13 years ago ‘It’s one of the best courses on the rota and in the UK’Rory McIlroy has endorsed Muirfield’s case for an Open revival despite reaching a golfing nadir there when the major was last staged at the Scottish links in 2013. McIlroy declared he felt “unconscious” and “brain dead” while en route to a missed cut in East Lothian 13 years ago.The refusal of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers to admit women – a scenario that changed in 2017 – and the low attendance at Muirfield on that last visit played a part in the absence of the Open. Yet the venue is still rightly regarded as one of the finest in the world. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Rory McIlroy throws weight behind The Open returning to Muirfield in 2028

Career grand slam winner says it would be ‘wonderful’ to see Claret Jug event back at East Lothian venue

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68 h. ago Celtic have heaped more pressure on to Tomas Cvancara and no one can blame Martin O’Neill – Chris Sutton

The legendary striker says the new boy will feel ithe weight of the world on his shoulders if he’s thrown in against Hearts

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3 d. ago Lee Westwood picks sides after Rory McIlroy demanded Jon Rahm pay huge fine

Rory McIlroy has urged Jon Rahm to pay a £2.2m fine to the DP World Tour after playing under the LIV Golf banner and Lee Westwood - who also plays for the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit - has now weighed in on the matter

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy's response from LIV Golf star speaks volumes after demanding £4.5m in fines

Rory McIlroy recently made a firm demand to two LIV Golf stars who have racked up around £4.5million in fines between them

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4 d. ago DP World Tour fines for LIV Golf players is big talking point in Dubai

Tyrrell Hatton reveals what was said beteween him and Rory McIlroy about ongoing situation

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4 d. ago Hatton dismisses LIV tension with McIlroy as talk in Dubai focuses on wines not fines

No apparent ill-feeling between Ryder Cup pair ‘I asked if he had any good wine over Christmas’The talk was of wines, not fines. Any notion of an awkward 18 holes between Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton was firmly dismissed by the Englishman in the immediate aftermath. McIlroy used pre-tournament media duties at the Dubai Desert Classic to assert that Hatton and Jon Rahm should settle their seven-figure penalties due to the European Tour Group for their participation in LIV Golf.McIlroy’s sentiment felt especially notable because he was to spend the opening two rounds at the Emirates Club in Hatton’s company. Yet there appeared no ill feeling whatsoever between the Ryder Cup teammates; as evident on the course and by what Hatton said later. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Tyrrell Hatton leaves Rory McIlroy 'horrified' after piling on a STONE in Christmas binge

Tyrrell Hatton reveals Rory McIlroy was "horrified" to learn he has added a stone sinking Guinness and wine before his title defence at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy challenges Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to ‘pay up’ if they want to play Ryder Cup

The Masters champion insists his teammates from Bethpage Black should pay the DP World Tour fines to back up Europe’s stance over the biennial match against the United States

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5 d. ago Rory McIlroy tells Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to pay huge fines or forget Ryder Cup dreams

RORY McILROY delivered a Ryder Cup bombshell as he urged Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to prove they would pay to represent Europe. McIlroy said the LIV duo should pay off their fines for joining the rebel tour — and end the uncertainty over their Ryder Cup futures. Both Rahm and Hatton have issued a...

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5 d. ago Rory McIlroy reveals next three career targets after completing Grand Slam

Masters champion Rory McIlroy wants an Olympic medal and more Major glory - and he insists that playing fewer tournaments is the key to prolong his incredible career

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5 d. ago Rory McIlroy challenges Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to pay up millions in fines to play Ryder Cup

The Masters champion insists his teammates from Bethpage Black should pay the DP World Tour fines to back up Europe’s stance over the biennial match against the United States

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