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Shane Lowry suffered his second defeat of the week to end his hopes of progress

McIlroy on song at WGC Match Play as Lowry exits

Shane Lowry can't quality for the last-16 at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play after a disappointing 4&3 defeat to Canadian Mackenzie Hughes at at Austin Country Club.

Golf • 24 Mar 23

Patrick Reed won last year's WGC-Mexico Championship

Covid challenges force WGC move from Mexico to Florida

The opening World Golf Championship tournament of the year has been moved from Mexico to Florida following "logistical challenges" presented by Covid-19.

Golf • 16 Jan 21

Paul McGinley is confused by Rory McIlroy's decision to turn away from the European Tour

McGinley baffled by McIlroy's European Tour snub

Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley admits he is baffled by the prospect of Rory McIlroy playing just two European Tour events next season.

Golf • 14 Nov 18

"I guess my thing is that I want to play against the strongest fields week-in and week-out and for the most part of the season that is in America'

McIlroy's Stateside focus to get back to his best

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he may not fulfil the requirements for European Tour membership next season as he looks to move back to the top of the world rankings and concentrate on winning more majors.

Golf • 13 Nov 18

Brooks Koepka is the man to stop at the WGC-HSBC Champions

McIlroy heads up field to challenge Koepka in Shanghai

Having finally reached the summit, Brooks Koepka has no intention of giving up his number one ranking any time soon but his first outing as the man to beat could hardly be tougher with a stellar field gathered for this week's WGC-HSBC Champions.

Golf • 24 Oct 18

Justin Thomas poses with the Gary Player Cup

Thomas warms up for US PGA with win at WGC-Bridgestone

Justin Thomas enjoyed the perfect preparation for the defence of his US PGA Championship title with victory in the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron as Rory McIlroy's final round charge never materialised.

Golf • 05 Aug 18

Life a beach for Rory as he prepares for 'fifth major'

After a few years of fighting against it, McIlroy has grown to love the course at Sawgrass - and now he's ready to conquer it.

Golf • 10 May 18

Phil Mickelson wins his first title in five years at the WGC-Mexico Championship

Phil Mickelson wins WGC-Mexico after dramatic playoff

Five-time major winner Phil Mickelson defeated Justin Thomas in a play-off after an extraordinary climax to the WGC-Mexico Championship to claim his first victory since the 2013 Open.

Golf • 04 Mar 18

Dunne off to slow start in Mexico

Paul Dunne is nine shots off the lead held by Louis Oosthuizen after the opening round of the WGC-Mexico Championship.

Golf • 02 Mar 18

Johnson completed the set of WGC events with Match Play triumph

Johnson fights off Rahm to continue winning run

World No.1 Dustin Johnson overcame spirited resistance from Spain's Jon Rahm to make history by winning the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, his third tournament victory in succession.

Golf • 26 Mar 17

Sergio Garcia holds the WGC halfway lead

Garcia claims World Golf Championship lead

A stunning round of 61 gave Sergio Garcia a three-shot lead over Ryder Cup team-mate Justin Rose at the halfway stage of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Friday.

Golf • 02 Aug 14

Tiger Woods alongside his caddie Joe LaCava during the final round today

Woods holds on for victory in Miami

Former world number one Tiger Woods picked up his biggest victory since 2009 after winning the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Miami.

Golf • 10 Mar 13

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