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Scottie Scheffler celebrates after making par on the 18th green to win the Memorial Tournament

Scheffler defends Memorial Tournament crown

World number one Scottie Scheffler emulated Tiger Woods by successfully defending the Memorial Tournament title at Muirfield Village.

Golf • 02 Jun

Scottie Scheffler shakes hands with playing partner Akshay Bhatia on the 18th green

Scheffler hits the front as Lowry loses ground in Ohio

World number one Scottie Scheffler has continued his stellar run of form by surging into the lead at the Memorial Tournament

Golf • 01 Jun

Shane Lowry lines up a putt on the 14th green during his second round at Muirfield Village Golf Club

Lowry remains on coattails of Memorial pacesetters

Shane Lowry was unable to match his opening round 69 at the Memorial tournament, but a level-par 72 sees the Offaly man well-placed going into the weekend.

Golf • 31 May

Shane Lowry of Ireland hits his drive on the first hole

Lowry makes good start at Memorial Tournament

Shane Lowry made a good start at the Memorial Tournament on Thursday, shooting a three-under 69 that left him in a tie for fourth after the first round.

Golf • 29 May

Rory McIlroy (L) pictured with Jack Nicklaus in 2023

Nicklaus still 'a big Rory fan' despite Memorial call

Jack Nicklaus admitted he was surprised that Rory McIlroy was not competing in his Memorial Tournament this week, but insisted he remained "a big fan" of the Masters champion.

Golf • 27 May

Shane Lowry is still coming to terms with his final round at The Memorial

Lowry desperate for confidence going into US Open

Shane Lowry admits that he's searching for confidence going into the US Open after shooting the worst round of his professional career on Sunday, an 85 at the Memorial Tournament which he admits almost reduced him to tears.

Golf • 13 Jun 24

Scheffler becomes the fastest player to five wins in a season since Tom Watson in 1980

Scheffler fends off Morikawa to win at the Memorial

World number one Scottie Scheffler warmed up for next week's US Open with his fifth victory of the year at the Memorial Tournament but was pushed all the way by fellow two-time major winner Collin Morikawa.

Golf • 09 Jun 24

Having started the third round from three-over, Lowry managed to climb into the top 15

Scheffler maintains Memorial grip as Lowry makes gains

Scottie Scheffler recovered from a disastrous hole midway through the third round of The Memorial and regained control with a one-under par 71 on Saturday in Dublin, Ohio, while Shane Lowry made gains with a four-under 68 to move into a tie for 14th, one shot behind Rory McIlroy.

Golf • 08 Jun 24

McIlroy reacts after nearly holing out from the bunker at the 17th hole

Scheffler takes control in Ohio, McIlroy six off lead

Rory McIlroy is six shots off the lead held by world number one Scottish Scheffler at the halfway stage of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.

Golf • 07 Jun 24

McIlroy struck 68 on Day 2 at Muirfield Village

McIlroy fires into reckoning as Lowry's round unravels

Rory McIlroy bounced back from the nightmare finish to his opening round on day two of the prestigious Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, but Shane Lowry had a round to forget.

Golf • 03 Jun 23

Lowry is tied-3rd and two shots off lead after Thursday at Muirfield Village

Lowry two strokes adrift but McIlroy falters at last

Shane Lowry sits tied for third after an impressive opening round at the Memorial Tournament in Ohio, with Seamus Power just one stroke further back.

Golf • 02 Jun 23

Brandt Snedeker is back on the PGA Tour after a nine-month break

Snedeker returns to PGA Tour after experimental surgery

After a nine-month hiatus, Brandt Snedeker has his sights set on returning to the PGA Tour at this week's Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.

Golf • 01 Jun 23

Jack Nicklaus talks to Rory McIlroy during the Celebration of Champions prior to The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on 11 July, 2022

Nicklaus mystified by McIlroy's major drought

Jack Nicklaus admits he remains puzzled by Rory McIlroy's nine-year long major drought.

Golf • 30 May 23

Billy Horschel poses with Jack Nicklaus after winning the trophy

Billy Horschel triumphs at the Memorial Tournament

Billy Horschel won his seventh PGA Tour title in the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village.

Golf • 05 Jun 22

Billy Horschel is five clear at the top of the leaderboard

McIlroy falls off pace, Horschel takes Memorial control

Rory McIlroy tumbled down the leaderboard after a disappointing one-over 73 in his third round at the Memorial, as Billy Horschel steamed into a commanding lead.

Golf • 04 Jun 22

McIlroy within striking distance at Memorial

Rory McIlroy sits three off the lead at the Memorial Tournament after a three-under 69 left him well positioned to make a weekend charge in Dublin, Ohio.

Golf • 04 Jun 22

Shane Lowry teeing off on at the fifth hole at Muirfield Village Golf Club

Shane Lowry two off lead at Memorial Tournament

Shane Lowry was two off the first-round lead at the Memorial Tournament after a fine opening 69 in Dublin, Ohio, where half a dozen players top the leaderboard.

Golf • 03 Jun 22

Jack Nicklaus will not join the LIV Golf Invitational Series

Nicklaus had 'zero interest' in joining Saudi circuit

Golfing great Jack Nicklaus said that he only met with the Saudi Arabian organisers of the LIV Golf Invitational Series as a courtesy given he is building a course near the nation's capital and never had any intention of joining them.

Golf • 31 May 22

'Whatever happens for McIlroy this week in Dublin, Ohio, the US Open at Brookline in Boston in a fortnight offers another chance and there will be many more'

Rory searches for Goldilocks zone at Golden Bear course

A week in Ohio could be just what Rory McIlroy needs right now. And if the tournament host is available for a discreet chat, all the better.

Golf • 31 May 22

The Spaniard was all set to represent his country in Tokyo

Rahm: Missing the Olympics because of Covid 'sucked'

World number one Jon Rahm admits it "sucked" to miss the Olympics and is convinced he did not have Covid-19 despite testing positive for the second time in seven weeks.

Golf • 17 Aug 21

Jon Rahm won his first PGA Tour title at Torrey Pines, where he also proposed to his wife Kelley

Rahm inspired by Harrington phone call in US Open win

Jon Rahm hailed the "power of positive thinking" after winning his first major title with a stunning finish in the 121st US Open and credited a call from Padraig Harrington for inspiring him.

Golf • 21 Jun 21

Cantlay wins Memorial Tournament after play-off

Patrick Cantlay claimed the Memorial Tournament after beating Collin Morikawa in a play-off on Sunday night.

Golf • 07 Jun 21

Bryson DeChambeau has had troubled with heckling crowds

DeChambeau says PGA Tour should step in on Koepka feud

US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau said his ongoing feud with Brooks Koepka should be something for the PGA Tour to handle if it escalates further, adding his representative has already spoken to officials.

Golf • 06 Jun 21

Jon Rahm is driven off the course after learning he was positive for Covid-19

Leader Rahm out of Memorial after positive Covid test

Jon Rahm has been forced out of the Memorial Tournament despite leading at the end of the third round after testing positive for Covid-19.

Golf • 06 Jun 21

Jon Rahm made good use of the better weather this morning

Updated Rahm ace seals lead at Memorial as Lowry bounces back

Jon Rahm hit a hole in one to take a two-shot lead at the Memorial Tournament following a rain-delayed second round in Ohio.

Golf • 05 Jun 21