8 h. ago Shane Lowry slips in Philadelphia allowing Sepp Straka to take the title

Lowry made a bogey at the par-three 16th followed by another on the last.

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15 h. ago Sepp Straka takes advantage of Shane Lowry’s slip in Philadelphia

Lowry made a bogey at the par-three 16th followed by another on the last

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38 h. ago Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka share lead ahead of Truist Championship final round

The Ryder Cup colleagues have a three-stroke advantage with Rory McIlroy six shots off the pace.

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55 h. ago Rory McIlroy handed FIVE apologies from PGA Tour rival's caddie after golf incident

Derek Anderson caddied for PGA Tour pro Kevin Chappell at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he was up against Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry on the opening two days

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65 h. ago Rory McIlroy sits five shots behind leader Keith Mitchell at Truist Championship

The Northern Irishman made six birdies and three bogeys on Friday to find himself in a six-way tie at seven under par at Philadelphia Cricket Club.

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy confirms brief break from golf as Masters champion speaks out

Rory McIlroy is set to take a week off after competing at the Zurich Classic alongside Shane Lowry, with the 35-year-old set to return to golf at the Truist Championship

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. ago Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry's rift after 'money became root of all evil' admission

Rory McIlroy was greeted at the 18th green by childhood friend Shane Lowry at Augusta National after winning the 2025 Masters, but the duo were not always on such good terms

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4 w. ago Why golf doesn't need to worry about fresh civil war breaking out

Media relationships in spotlight after Shane Lowry lets rip over Rory McIlroy question

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4 w. ago Shane Lowry storms off from Masters interview after getting tired of Rory McIlroy questions as he admits he's getting 'p***** off' with media duties

Shane Lowry was in no mood to answer questions about Rory McIlroy after a disappointing finish to his third round at the Masters. The world No 13 bogeyed both of his final two holes.

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4 w. ago Shane Lowry snaps at Rory McIlroy Masters question and storms off

The Irishman wasn't happy after being quizzed on close pal McIlroy's sensational start at Augusta

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4 w. ago Fuming Shane Lowry walks out of live Masters interview after Rory McIlroy question

Shane Lowry was visibly furious in his post-round press conference at the Masters after he was asked about his playing partner, Rory McIlroy

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4 w. ago Shane Lowry storms out of Masters interview after Rory McIlroy question

Shane Lowry was left seething as he was asked about Rory McIlroy following his third round at the Masters, with the Irishman eventually walking out of his post-round interview

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4 w. ago Masters star Shane Lowry storms off over Rory McIlroy question after costly mistake

Shane Lowry was visibly frustrated in his post-round press conference at The Masters, as the Irishman hit out at the media for their questions about Rory McIlroy

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