McIlroy plays down Zika impact on Rio decision (Reuters)
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy has played down concerns that the Zika virus outbreak could threaten his participation at the 2016 Rio Olympics in golf’s return to the Games after a 112-year absence. Zika, which is carried by mosquitoes, is spreading rapidly in the Americas, according to the World Health Organization, but McIlroy said the advice […]
McIlroy skips ‘hassle’ of U.S. Masters Par 3 contest (Reuters)
Grand Slam-chasing Rory McIlroy will not play the traditional Par 3 contest on the eve of next week’s U.S. Masters because it is “just too much hassle”. The Northern Irishman described the relaxed nine-hole event as “a bit of a distraction” as he tries to land a fifth major and a first at Augusta to […]
McIlroy in control at Cadillac Championship, leading by 3 (The Associated Press)
Rory McIlroy came into the Cadillac Championship insisting that everything about his game is solid right now, and that his ability to contend rested solely on his mental game. McIlroy made four birdies and no bogeys in the third round on the Blue Monster, his 4-under 68 getting him to 12 under for the week […]
Fowler wins in Abu Dhabi, another near miss for McIlroy (The Associated Press)
Rickie Fowler puffed his cheeks and shook his head. It needed two moments of inspiration in the final round to seal a one-shot victory – and spark more talk about Fowler’s place in golf’s current elite. Dressed in his trademark Sunday orange, Fowler rebounded from a double-bogey at No. 7, which helped trim his lead […]
Top-ranked Spieth, No. 3 McIlroy collide in Abu Dhabi (The Associated Press)
The latest stop for Jordan Spieth on his tour of the golfing world is the Middle East and an eagerly anticipated head to head with Rory McIlroy at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship this week. For some pre-tournament publicity, Spieth and McIlroy were among those taking part in a ”Rider Cup” challenge that included riding […]
Golf-Spieth will find it tough to match 2015 feats – McIlroy (Reuters)
Rory McIlroy has warned rival Jordan Spieth that “self-inflicted pressure” will make it difficult for the American to follow up his blockbuster 2015 season with an equally successful 2016 campaign. World number three McIlroy knows how tough it is to maintain peak form for a sustained spell. Spieth took over as world number one, producing […]
Spieth will find it tough to match 2015 feats: McIlroy (Reuters)
Rory McIlroy has warned rival Jordan Spieth that “self-inflicted pressure” will make it difficult for the American to follow up his blockbuster 2015 season with an equally successful 2016 campaign. World number three McIlroy knows how tough it is to maintain peak form for a sustained spell. Spieth took over as world number one, producing […]
Spieth will find it tough to match 2015 feats: McIlroy (Reuters)
Rory McIlroy has warned rival Jordan Spieth that “self-inflicted pressure” will make it difficult for the American to follow up his blockbuster 2015 season with an equally successful 2016 campaign. World number three McIlroy knows how tough it is to maintain peak form for a sustained spell. Spieth took over as world number one, producing […]
McIlroy undergoes laser eye surgery (Reuters)
World number three Rory McIlroy is recovering after undergoing laser eye surgery to correct his vision ahead of the 2015-16 season. The 26-year-old posted a picture on Instagram showing himself with a pair of protective glasses taped to his face, alongside the caption: “Human version of the dreaded K-9 cone…. Only for sleeping though! Laser […]