Rory McIlroy faces a long wait before his Open campaign starts - with Darren Clarke and Tom McKibbin also in Royal Birkdale field

Rory McIlroy's Biggest Controversies Explained: Masters Drama and More

Rory McIlroy may have finally completed his golf’s career grand slam, but the Northern Irish star’s last two years on tour have been anything but a victory lap. In a September 2025 interview with The Guardian, McIlroy got refreshingly candid about life in the spotlight. “It is a struggle for me to love the position []

Who's who in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Day Three? Rory McIlroy leads golf brigade as Richard E. Grant and Games of Thrones actor Charles Dance bring the star power

Who's who in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Day Three? Rory McIlroy leads golf brigade as Richard E. Grant and Games of Thrones actor Charles Dance bring the star power

Who is Tate McRae dating? Inside her exclusive romance with Jack Hughes

Tate McRae is dating NHL forward Jack Hughes. Read on for details of the romance that began in 2025 and became exclusive by March 2026. Where are they now?

Rory McIlroy makes decision on next PGA Tour event after U.S. Open nightmare

Rory McIlroy will sit out the Travelers Championship as he shifts his focus to The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, with the world No. 2 skipping a third PGA Tour Signature Event of the season following a frustrating T32 finish at the U.S. Open and a memorable run-in with a heckler at Shinnecock Hills.

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Upcoming Event: 8th Annual FROpen Footbag Golf Tournament

Upcoming Event: 8th Annual FROpen Footbag Golf Tournament

Jon Rahm Returns to PGA Tour Spotlight at Scottish Open 2026 as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler Lead Star-Studded Field

The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open has become one of the most anticipated events on the golf calendar as Jon Rahm makes his long-awaited return to a PGA Tour-sanctioned tournament, joining a world-class field that includes Rory McIlroy, world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Robert MacIntyre and several of the sport’s biggest stars. Rahm’s appearance at The Renaissance Club represents a major storyline in the build-up to The Open Championship, with the two-time major winner returning to a PGA Tour co-sanctioned stage for the first time since leaving the PGA Tour ecosystem for LIV Golf. His presence has immediately intensified the spotlight

Rory McIlroy reveals the truth about his lighter schedule

McIlroy played in just nine PGA Tour events this year before heading across the pond to compete in the Genesis Scottish Open.

Rory McIlroy Open tee time confirmed ahead of Royal Birkdale test

Rory McIlroy will not go out until 3.15pm alongside 2024 winner Xander Schauffele and Ryder Cup team-mate Matt Fitzpatrick in the marquee afternoon group at Royal Birkdale

Byrnes wins featured Grimes Hurdle

BALLINGARRY trainer Charles Byrnes landed the featured Kevin McManus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle of 70,000 at a sun-splashed Limerick Racecourse. The 2022 Irish Cesarewith winner scored by a couple of lengths under a confident ride from Danny Mullins. Owned by Pat and Mary O’Hanlon of Wexford, he was returned at handsome odds of 18/1. Byrnes said: [] The post Byrnes wins featured Grimes Hurdle appeared first on Limerick Post.

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Former Golfer Jim McLean Was Pronounced Dead Twice From Diverticulitis

Jim McLean is working his way out of the bunker. The former pro golfer, who toured with the PGA for two years before pivoting to running his own golf training programs, shared that he is on the...

Who's in the Royal Box at Wimbledon? Richard E. Grant and Rory McIlory among stars at championships on Day 3

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Sublime Galway crack Hayes code to leave Cork facing another winter of harsh recrimination

THE game’s first moment. Darren Morrissey is where Shane Barrett’s shadow used to live. Flicks the ball away. Tom Monaghan flings it over at the Canal End.

Pro Shop's Chad Mumm on 'Full Swing,' Golf in 2026

Chad Mumm, Co-Founder of Pro Shop and Producer of the Netflix series 'Full Swing,' talks about the world's number-one ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, missing the cut at the Scottish Open. He also discusses golf's surge in popularity and the anticipation for the upcoming season of 'Full Swing.' Mumm joins Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on Bloomberg's 'The Close.' (Source: Bloomberg)

NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Celtics reportedly listening to offers for Jaylen Brown

Who will be the next big star on the move? Jaylen Brown? Kawhi Leonard? Anthony Davis?

Rory McIlroy maintains share of the lead heading into the weekend at Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy will head into the weekend at the Genesis Scottish Open in a share of the lead after shooting a second-round 66 on Friday.

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Thom Browne Spring 2027 Menswear

Thom Browne Spring 2027 Menswear

‘SportsCenter’ anchor Gary Striewski’s video about interaction with Sahith Theegala’s fiancée got messy

The Travelers Championship took place last week in Cromwell, Connecticut, which is just a half hour from ESPN’s campus in Bristol. So it stood to reason that PGA Tour golfers and Worldwide Leader employees might find themselves in the same spaces. What we didn’t expect was that it would cause some messy social media drama.

What LeBron James’ free agency has taught us: He’s still center of sports universe

LeBron James is golfing. He’s trolling comedian Kevin Hart. He’s watching his daughter swim. He’s celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 Cavaliers team he carried to the franchise’s only title. ...

Midnight Til Morning love One Direction comparisons

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Larry David, Colin Jost and Stephen Curry Among Stars Competing in the American Century Championship — Here’s How to Watch Online

Larry David, Colin Jost, Miles Teller, Stephen Curry, Jason Kelce and Charles Barkley are just a few of the stars competing in this year’s American Century Championship — the annual celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Now in its 37th year, the tournament will feature more than 80 competitors from across the worlds []

Join the England debate: Is Jordan Pickford still good enough to be Thomas Tuchel's No 1 or does he need to make a change?

Join the England debate: Is Jordan Pickford still good enough to be Thomas Tuchel's No 1 or does he need to make a change?