Rory McIlroy poised for a return to PGA Tour players’ body

Five months after he stepped away, word number two Rory McIlroy says he is willing to return to the PGA Tour’s policy board if he is needed.

New PGA Tour commercial entity gives players long-term equity

PGA Tour Enterprises, co-owned with the Strategic Sports Group will have $3 billion in funding to maximise revenues besides giving golfers a stake.

Fourth Dubai Desert Classic for McIlroy, Sharma finishes T16

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy successfully defended his Hero Dubai Desert Classic title at the Emirates Golf Club on Sunday as Shubhankar Sharma finished T16th.

Shubhankar Sharma makes gains at Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Cameron Young of the US led the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on Saturday even as Rory McIlroy closed in and Shubhankar Sharma climbed the leaderboard.

In his new worldview, Rory McIlroy has India on the mind

Defending Hero Dubai Desert Classic champion and world number 2 Rory McIlroy says he sees a day India could find itself on the world golf map.

McIlroy walks back LIV criticism, says would play IPL-style event

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy now says he would consider playing a LIV Golf event if it came up with an event modelled on the Indian Premier League.

McIlroy quits PGA Tour’s player-director post as PIF deal nears

Rory McIlroy

PGA Tour policy board member Rory McIlroy on Monday resigned from his post saying he needed time for personal and professional commitments.

Rahm pullout a blow for TGL, new playing conditions announced

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Arena golf league TGL, backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, hit a pre-launch setback with the pullout of world number three Jon Rahm last week.

Tiger Woods-backed TGL arena golf league set for Jan. launch

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All of a sudden, the professional men’s golf scene is beginning to look overcrowded, the latest to join in being the simulator-based league TGL.

Europe look to Ryder Cup 2025 after sweeping win at Rome

With Europe still celebrating their 16.5 to 11.5 win in Rome, Rory McIlroy says they want to retain the trophy when it is next played in the United States.

Hurly Long in the lead at Irish Open as McIlroy gives chase

Hurly Long

Germany’s Hurly Long topped the Irish Open field on Saturday with overnight leaders Shubhankar Sharma and Jordan Smith falling behind.

All bets are off as 151st Open set for tee-off at Royal Liverpool

Cameron Smith

Defending champion Cameron Smith and 2022 runner-up Rory McIlroy line up for the 151st edition of The Open with wins at their respective previous outings.

McIlroy nails birdie-birdie finish for maiden Scottish Open title

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy overcame 40 miles an hour winds and a one-shot deficit to win his maiden Genesis Scottish Open title in North Berwick on Sunday.

Unheralded Wyndham Clark emerges surprise US Open winner

American golfer Wyndham Clark held his own against a formidable field to win the 123rd edition of the US Open in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Taylor wins Canadian Open in playoff with monster eagle putt

Nick Taylor became the first home-grown winner of the Canadian Open since 1954, beating England’s Tommy Fleetwood in a playoff on Sunday.

Hate LIV but resigned to upcoming merger, says Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has said he still opposed LIV Golf and its upcoming merger with the PG Tour, but added that he was resigned to it

As Ryder Cup nears, Europe’s divide to the fore again

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A split in opinion on the composition of Europe’s team for the Ryder Cup has emerged again with big names taking opposing stands on the matter.

The amazing story of Michael Block and the PGA Championship

Michael Block

Successive cards of level par 70, frost and rain have all contrived to weave an unlikely fairytale at the ongoing PGA Championship for Michael Block.

McIlroy hit with $3 million fine for missing designated event

Despite becoming the face of the PGA Tour in the battle against LIV Golf, world number three Rory McIlroy will lose $3 million in earnings as a fine.

Anti-LIV poster boy Rory McIlroy regrets Ryder Cup absences

Rory McIlroy

Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy earlier in the week expressed regret that three European stalwarts would be absent from this autumn’s Ryder Cup.

McIlroy outlasts Patrick Reed to win Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy outlasted a hard-charging Patrick Reed to win his third Hero Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club on Monday.

Sharma looks for strong start at Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy

Shubhankar Sharma, the lone Indian in the star-studded Dubai Desert Classic field is keen to build on the fine start to his year.

Tiger-Rory are no match for JT-Jordan combine in The Match

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Justin Thomas and Jordan Speith win the seventh edition of The Match by a 3&2 margin over Tiger Woods and world number one Rory McIlroy on Saturday.

Korea’s Im finishes T2 as McIlroy bags record third Tour C’hip

Sungjae Im

Korean star Sungjae Im agonisingly finished tied second in a thrilling conclusion to the Tour Championship at East Lake on Sunday.

To battle LIV Golf threat, PGA Tour goes the LIV Golf way

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In a bid to stem the exodus into LIV Golf’s ranks, the PGA Tour has delved into the Greg Norman-fronted league’s playbook.