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Expectation weighing lightly on Rory McIlroy

Expectation weighing lightly on Rory McIlroy

World Number One at the peak of his powers as he looks forward to the PGA Championship at Valhalla

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 01:00
Adam Scott believes ‘right guy’ is at world number

Adam Scott believes ‘right guy’ is at world number

Australian ready to take on Rory McIlroy at US PGA

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 21:46
Driver proves to be Rory McIlroy’s greatest asset

Driver proves to be Rory McIlroy’s greatest asset

25-year-old led the field in driving distance in claiming the Bridgestone Invitational in Akron

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy enjoying the best of times

Rory McIlroy enjoying the best of times

Former world number one Adam Scott feels 25-year-old will be the man to beat in US PGA

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 01:00
PGA Tour does not come out well in Dustin Johnson affair

PGA Tour does not come out well in Dustin Johnson affair

Tour’s policy on positive tests is at odds with other major sporting organisations

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy on top of the world as he heads for Valhalla

McIlroy on top of the world as he heads for Valhalla

Northern Irishman shows no mercy to Garcia in virtuoso performance

Mon Aug 04 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy heads to Valhalla in search of back-to-back Majors in US PGA

Rory McIlroy heads to Valhalla in search of back-to-back Majors in US PGA

That the 25-year-old is being mentioned in same company as Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods says it all

Sat Aug 02 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy returns for WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

McIlroy returns for WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

British Open winner intent on using Hoylake victory as springboard to continued success

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 01:00
Financial sky the limit now for golf’s global poster boy, Rory McIlroy

Financial sky the limit now for golf’s global poster boy, Rory McIlroy

Irishman poised to rival Tiger Woods as the most famous golfer in the world

Tue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy has  career Grand Slam in his sights after British Open win

Rory McIlroy has career Grand Slam in his sights after British Open win

Hype expected ahead of US Masters at Augusta next April is already palpable

Tue Jul 22 2014 - 01:00
The British Open: How the Claret Jug was won

The British Open: How the Claret Jug was won

Philip Reid looks back at Rory McIlroy’s performances over the four rounds at Hoylake

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 13:13
Rory McIlroy: Hoylake the latest chapter in a compelling drama

Rory McIlroy: Hoylake the latest chapter in a compelling drama

Rory McIlroy has once again demonstrated his unique ability to get a Major job done

Mon Jul 21 2014 - 13:00
Shane Lowry impresses on final round

Shane Lowry impresses on final round

Offaly man has started to think about a place on Ryder Cup team

Sun Jul 20 2014 - 19:54
Lowry shows composure to steady the ship

Lowry shows composure to steady the ship

Offalyman battles back after successive double bogeys to make the cut at Hoylake

Sat Jul 19 2014 - 00:01
Battling Mickelson still has time for some wizardry

Battling Mickelson still has time for some wizardry

Defending champion digs out a 70 that includes amazing par save on the 10th

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 23:00
Shane Lowry opens British Open  account with 68

Shane Lowry opens British Open account with 68

Five birdies on back nine at Royal Liverpool for Offaly man

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Tiger Woods opens with 69 at Hoylake

Tiger Woods opens with 69 at Hoylake

Former world number one not happy with trigger-happy photographers at Royal Liverpool

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Confident McIlroy's 66 lays down an early marker

Confident McIlroy's 66 lays down an early marker

Irishman storms into an early lead at Hoylake as Shane Lowry opens with a 68

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Molinari boys   fly Italian flag at Royal Liverpool

Molinari boys fly Italian flag at Royal Liverpool

Compatriot Manassero goes one better with 67 on British Open opening day

Fri Jul 18 2014 - 01:00
Harrington prepared to go all the way at Hoylake

Harrington prepared to go all the way at Hoylake

Dubliner’s preparatory work as meticulous as ever as he seeks British Open glory

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 01:00
Soft conditions open up Royal Liverpool for attack

Soft conditions open up Royal Liverpool for attack

Receptive course makes low scoring on par fives crucial to British Open success

Thu Jul 17 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry feeling very much at home on Hoylake’s links terrain

Shane Lowry feeling very much at home on Hoylake’s links terrain

In-form Offalyman sees no reason why he can’t be a Major contender at the British Open

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell carries the swagger of a true believer

Graeme McDowell carries the swagger of a true believer

Former US Open champion feels he has the game to contend at Hoylake this week

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy prepared to make it a British Open to remember

Rory McIlroy prepared to make it a British Open to remember

Hopes to put second-round syndrome behind him at Hoylake

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Tom Watson  reaffirms desire to have  Woods on Ryder Cup team

Tom Watson reaffirms desire to have Woods on Ryder Cup team

Five-time winner has ambitions himself of making a splash at Hoylake this week

Tue Jul 15 2014 - 01:00
Kildare grasp their opportunity to squeeze the life out of Down’s challenge

Kildare grasp their opportunity to squeeze the life out of Down’s challenge

Jason Ryan’s charges show their promise with a convincing victory in Newry

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00
Stephanie Meadow beginning to make hay

Stephanie Meadow beginning to make hay

Meadow claimed third place in the US Open on her professional debut

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Paul McGinley insists there is no discontent within Ryder Cup team

Paul McGinley insists there is no discontent within Ryder Cup team

Notion of rift between Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy affecting European team dismissed by captain

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy: no relationship breakdown with McDowell

Rory McIlroy: no relationship breakdown with McDowell

Northern Ireland player believes Scottish Open is ideal way to prepare for British Open

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
Stephanie Meadow secures place in Women’s British Open

Stephanie Meadow secures place in Women’s British Open

Third-place finish in Final Qualifying at Southport and Ainsdale continues whirlwind start to professional career

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 01:00
McDowell eyes Ryder Cup spot after French Open title success

McDowell eyes Ryder Cup spot after French Open title success

Northern Irish man overhauls leader Kevin Stadler to belatedly kick-start his season

Mon Jul 07 2014 - 01:00
Timely win at Congressional a huge boost for Justin Rose

Timely win at Congressional a huge boost for Justin Rose

Holder Graeme McDowell to head a ten-strong Irish contingent in Paris for the French Open this week

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 01:00
Meadow’s dramatic breakthrough augurs well for future

Meadow’s dramatic breakthrough augurs well for future

Royal Portrush golfer’s impressive third sends signal to sponsors and tournaments

Tue Jun 24 2014 - 01:08
Mikko Ilonen makes daring raid on Irish Open

Mikko Ilonen makes daring raid on Irish Open

Fota Island venue proves a resounding success with crowds that reached 97,889 over four days

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell  battles cold putter to remain in contention at Irish Open

Graeme McDowell battles cold putter to remain in contention at Irish Open

Two late birdies leaves Portrush golfer two behind leader Mikko Ilonen at Fota Island

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 16:29
Graeme McDowell ready to pounce as Mikko Ilonen leads Irish Open

Graeme McDowell ready to pounce as Mikko Ilonen leads Irish Open

Eight Irish players survive cut but Rory McIlroy misses out by one

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00
Main man Pádraig Harrington back in the mix with a fine 67

Main man Pádraig Harrington back in the mix with a fine 67

Problem for Dubliner this season has been in putting four rounds together. He’s now half-way there

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00
Graeme McDowell warming to his task as the weekend beckons

Graeme McDowell warming to his task as the weekend beckons

Northern Irishman shoots a 66 to lie in joint-second spot two shots behind leader Mikko Ilonen

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 22:40
McDowell hopes to continue building momentum at Fota

McDowell hopes to continue building momentum at Fota

Finland’s Mikko Ilonen leads by two after day one of Irish Open after seven-under 64

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 10:19
Pádraig Harrington shoots two-under-par 69 at Fota Island

Pádraig Harrington shoots two-under-par 69 at Fota Island

Rory McIlroy 10 off the pace after disappointing 74

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 01:00
Rory McIlroy’s decision a real boost for Ireland’s Olympic medal hopes

Rory McIlroy’s decision a real boost for Ireland’s Olympic medal hopes

Player made his own decision after thinking long and hard about the matter

Thu Jun 19 2014 - 06:00
McIlroy’s focus very much on the Majors  despite dreams of being an Olympian

McIlroy’s focus very much on the Majors despite dreams of being an Olympian

‘The Majors in our sport are the biggest and best prizes in the game . . . maybe one day the Olympics will be able to get up to that level’

Thu Jun 19 2014 - 01:00
McIlroy nails his Olympic colours to the Irish mast

McIlroy nails his Olympic colours to the Irish mast

The Co Down golfer to represent Ireland at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 16:54
Perfectionist Martin Kaymer reaps his just reward

Perfectionist Martin Kaymer reaps his just reward

Commanding victory at the US Open fully vindicates the German’s decision to rebuild his golf swing in recent years

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 01:00
No Father’s Day joy as McIlroy finishes final round with a 73

No Father’s Day joy as McIlroy finishes final round with a 73

Getting on a poor run has been a regrettable feature of McIlroy’s season

Mon Jun 16 2014 - 01:08
Erik Compton, inspiring beyond the gallery ropes

Erik Compton, inspiring beyond the gallery ropes

34-year-old is living proof of success of advances in medical science

Mon Jun 16 2014 - 01:00
Martin Kaymer leaves US Open  field for dead at Pinehurst

Martin Kaymer leaves US Open field for dead at Pinehurst

Rory McIlroy rallies well with one-under-par 69 while Graeme McDowell also makes cut

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00
Shane Lowry left hurting after nightmare finish

Shane Lowry left hurting after nightmare finish

Shots dropped at end of second round means Offaly man’s US Open chances are over

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00
Martin Kaymer surges clear of the US Open field following second spectacular 65

Martin Kaymer surges clear of the US Open field following second spectacular 65

German’s long quest to perfect a new swing could well pay Major dividends

Fri Jun 13 2014 - 22:00
Patient McDowell demonstrates his credentials

Patient McDowell demonstrates his credentials

Ulster man joint leader after fine opening round at Pinehurst

Fri Jun 13 2014 - 10:19
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