McIlroy determined not to 'burden' himself with target Rory McIlroy has no plans to "burden" himself with victory targets and is determined to enjoy achieving everything he dreamed of following his memorable Masters triumph. Golf • 14 May 25
McIlroy determined not to 'burden' himself with target Rory McIlroy has no plans to "burden" himself with victory targets and is determined to enjoy achieving everything he dreamed of following his memorable Masters triumph. Golf • 14 May 25
Unburdened McIlroy right at home in bombers' paradise A glorious new dawn for Rory McIlroy this week, who for the first time in over a decade, enters a major championship not weighed down by the baggage of agonising near-misses. Golf • 14 May 25
Unburdened McIlroy right at home in bombers' paradise A glorious new dawn for Rory McIlroy this week, who for the first time in over a decade, enters a major championship not weighed down by the baggage of agonising near-misses. Golf • 14 May 25
McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele grouped together Rory McIlroy has been grouped with Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Xander Schauffele for the opening two rounds of the PGA Championship. Golf • 15 May 25
McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele grouped together Rory McIlroy has been grouped with Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Xander Schauffele for the opening two rounds of the PGA Championship. Golf • 15 May 25
DeChambeau wants another major showdown with McIlroy Bryson DeChambeau is targeting another showdown with Rory McIlroy at a venue where he learned an expensive lesson on his last appearance. Golf • 13 May 25
DeChambeau wants another major showdown with McIlroy Bryson DeChambeau is targeting another showdown with Rory McIlroy at a venue where he learned an expensive lesson on his last appearance. Golf • 13 May 25
Silent Lowry and buoyed McIlroy head for Quail Hollow Shane Lowry has expressed his desire before that golfers be given time before speaking to the media after a round, and he declined to meet the press after this gut-wrenching defeat. Golf • 12 May 25
Silent Lowry and buoyed McIlroy head for Quail Hollow Shane Lowry has expressed his desire before that golfers be given time before speaking to the media after a round, and he declined to meet the press after this gut-wrenching defeat. Golf • 12 May 25
Lowry falls short as Straka wins Truist Championship Shane Lowry narrowly fell short of victory at the Truist Championship as Austria's Sepp Straka held on to win the PGA Tour event by two shots. Golf • 12 May 25
Lowry falls short as Straka wins Truist Championship Shane Lowry narrowly fell short of victory at the Truist Championship as Austria's Sepp Straka held on to win the PGA Tour event by two shots. Golf • 12 May 25
Lowry joint leader ahead of Truist Championship climax Shane Lowry will start Sunday's final round at the Truist Championship from a share of the lead after carding a third-round 67. Golf • 11 May 25
Lowry joint leader ahead of Truist Championship climax Shane Lowry will start Sunday's final round at the Truist Championship from a share of the lead after carding a third-round 67. Golf • 11 May 25
Lowry three back at Truist, McIlroy makes solid start Shane Lowry is three shots off the lead at the Truist Championship in Pennsylvania, where Keith Mitchell used a late birdie run to shoot a nine-under 61 and set the early pace. Golf • 09 May 25
Lowry three back at Truist, McIlroy makes solid start Shane Lowry is three shots off the lead at the Truist Championship in Pennsylvania, where Keith Mitchell used a late birdie run to shoot a nine-under 61 and set the early pace. Golf • 09 May 25
McIlroy surfing into US PGA on 'positive vibes' Rory McIlroy believes "defeating my own mind" was key to winning the Masters and will take "nothing but positive vibes" into next week's US PGA Championship. Golf • 07 May 25
McIlroy surfing into US PGA on 'positive vibes' Rory McIlroy believes "defeating my own mind" was key to winning the Masters and will take "nothing but positive vibes" into next week's US PGA Championship. Golf • 07 May 25
McIlroy ready to rest before PGA Championship assault Rory McIlroy is looking forward to taking a short break before ramping his golf season back up again after his defence of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans fell short with team-mate Shane Lowry. Golf • 28 Apr 25
McIlroy ready to rest before PGA Championship assault Rory McIlroy is looking forward to taking a short break before ramping his golf season back up again after his defence of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans fell short with team-mate Shane Lowry. Golf • 28 Apr 25
McIlroy and Lowry sizzle to a 61 at Zurich Classic Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are still in contention to defend their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title after carding a superb 11-under-par 61 in the penultimate round at TPC Louisiana. Golf • 27 Apr 25
McIlroy and Lowry sizzle to a 61 at Zurich Classic Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are still in contention to defend their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title after carding a superb 11-under-par 61 in the penultimate round at TPC Louisiana. Golf • 27 Apr 25
McIlroy and Lowry still six adrift at Zurich Classic Continuing their defence of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry combined for a second round of 69 that leaves them still six shots off the lead at at TPC Louisiana. Golf • 26 Apr 25
McIlroy and Lowry still six adrift at Zurich Classic Continuing their defence of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry combined for a second round of 69 that leaves them still six shots off the lead at at TPC Louisiana. Golf • 26 Apr 25
McIlroy and Lowry get Zurich defence off to solid start Freshly minted career Grand Slam man Rory McIlroy and his good pal Shane Lowry got their defence of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans off to a solid start with a steady round of 64 that leaves them six off the leaders at TPC Louisiana. Golf • 24 Apr 25
McIlroy and Lowry get Zurich defence off to solid start Freshly minted career Grand Slam man Rory McIlroy and his good pal Shane Lowry got their defence of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans off to a solid start with a steady round of 64 that leaves them six off the leaders at TPC Louisiana. Golf • 24 Apr 25
Lowry pleasantly surprised to defend title with McIlroy Shane Lowry has admitted that regardless of Rory McIlroy's result at the Masters, he felt that his friend would not be in New Orleans to defend their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title. Golf • 24 Apr 25
Lowry pleasantly surprised to defend title with McIlroy Shane Lowry has admitted that regardless of Rory McIlroy's result at the Masters, he felt that his friend would not be in New Orleans to defend their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title. Golf • 24 Apr 25
McIlroy moved by post-Masters wave of appreciation Rory McIlroy is humbled that his tale of perseverance in completing the career grand slam has touched people from "all walks of life" - including two US presidents. Golf • 23 Apr 25
McIlroy moved by post-Masters wave of appreciation Rory McIlroy is humbled that his tale of perseverance in completing the career grand slam has touched people from "all walks of life" - including two US presidents. Golf • 23 Apr 25
McIlroy playing without pressure is scary - Schauffele Rory McIlroy playing free from the burden of chasing a career grand slam is a "scary" prospect for his rivals, according to Open champion Xander Schauffele. Golf • 23 Apr 25
McIlroy playing without pressure is scary - Schauffele Rory McIlroy playing free from the burden of chasing a career grand slam is a "scary" prospect for his rivals, according to Open champion Xander Schauffele. Golf • 23 Apr 25
McIlroy to make post-Masters return at Zurich Classic Rory McIlroy will make his first appearance since winning the Masters when he defends his Zurich Classic of New Orleans title next week. Golf • 20 Apr 25
McIlroy to make post-Masters return at Zurich Classic Rory McIlroy will make his first appearance since winning the Masters when he defends his Zurich Classic of New Orleans title next week. Golf • 20 Apr 25
Cool to see McIlroy get the job done – Scheffler World number one Scottie Scheffler says it was "really cool" to watch Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam at close quarters. Golf • 15 Apr 25
Cool to see McIlroy get the job done – Scheffler World number one Scottie Scheffler says it was "really cool" to watch Rory McIlroy complete the career grand slam at close quarters. Golf • 15 Apr 25
Rory 2.0 has a new target - the calendar grand slam With his game looking as good as it has for over a decade, there's no question that the calendar grand slam is a goal for the US Masters champion. Golf • 15 Apr 25
Rory 2.0 has a new target - the calendar grand slam With his game looking as good as it has for over a decade, there's no question that the calendar grand slam is a goal for the US Masters champion. Golf • 15 Apr 25
McIlroy tipped to achieve more major wins by coach Rory McIlroy waited more than a decade to win his fifth major but putting coach Brad Faxon said his triumph at the Masters will give the Northern Irishman a platform to kick on and win five more. Golf • 15 Apr 25
McIlroy tipped to achieve more major wins by coach Rory McIlroy waited more than a decade to win his fifth major but putting coach Brad Faxon said his triumph at the Masters will give the Northern Irishman a platform to kick on and win five more. Golf • 15 Apr 25
Champion's heady brew should be everyone's cup of tea When Paul McGinley spoke of Rory McIlroy "dividing opinion" many would have been left confused, but the Holywood golfer has always had to work hard for his popularity in Ireland. Golf • 14 Apr 25
Champion's heady brew should be everyone's cup of tea When Paul McGinley spoke of Rory McIlroy "dividing opinion" many would have been left confused, but the Holywood golfer has always had to work hard for his popularity in Ireland. Golf • 14 Apr 25
Harrington left stunned by 'bizarre' DeChambeau show Three-time major champion Pádraig Harrington has said that Bryson DeChambeau's "ego" played a big part in a "bizarre" final round that torpedoed his US Masters hopes as he finished in a tie for fifth, four shots behind eventual champion Rory McIlroy. Golf • 14 Apr 25
Harrington left stunned by 'bizarre' DeChambeau show Three-time major champion Pádraig Harrington has said that Bryson DeChambeau's "ego" played a big part in a "bizarre" final round that torpedoed his US Masters hopes as he finished in a tie for fifth, four shots behind eventual champion Rory McIlroy. Golf • 14 Apr 25
Golf world hails McIlroy's Masters triumph Tiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf's most exclusive club after his dramatic victory in the 89th Masters. Golf • 14 Apr 25
Golf world hails McIlroy's Masters triumph Tiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf's most exclusive club after his dramatic victory in the 89th Masters. Golf • 14 Apr 25
Disappointed Rose happy to witness McIlroy's grand slam Justin Rose tried his best to spoil Rory McIlroy's bid for golf immortality at the Masters on Sunday and while he was disappointed not to win the green jacket he said he could not help but be happy for his friend and the sport itself. Golf • 14 Apr 25
Disappointed Rose happy to witness McIlroy's grand slam Justin Rose tried his best to spoil Rory McIlroy's bid for golf immortality at the Masters on Sunday and while he was disappointed not to win the green jacket he said he could not help but be happy for his friend and the sport itself. Golf • 14 Apr 25
McIlroy 'can't wait to celebrate' at home with parents An emotional Rory McIlroy fought back tears as he reflected on finally winning the Masters to complete the career grand slam. Golf • 14 Apr 25
McIlroy 'can't wait to celebrate' at home with parents An emotional Rory McIlroy fought back tears as he reflected on finally winning the Masters to complete the career grand slam. Golf • 14 Apr 25
