Justin Thomas

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the 10th green during day one of The Open at Royal Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy sets sights on making Open Championship cut after nightmare start

Norther Ireland's Tom McKibbin on the 1st green during day one of The Open at Royal Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Tom McKibbin posts opening round of 73 at the Open

Rory McIlroy plays the winning shot in a closest to the pin playoff during Capital One's The Match in West Palm Beach, Florida

Rory McIlroy wins The Match for first time in Florida

Northern Irish star Rory McIlroy. PIC: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy says rule change ‘will make no difference to the average golfer’

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy (right) and Tommy Fleetwood during the foursomes on day two of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Tommy Fleetwood highlights 'absolute dream' as Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup partner

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome ahead of the Ryder Cup. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Ryder Cup 'hate' for Rory McIlroy 'nothing personal' says Justin Thomas

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the fourth tee during the first round of the US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy hole-by-hole review as he opens his US PGA Championship bid

A press conference with Tiger Woods can usually be guaranteed to command the biggest attendance at any golf tournament, not least the Masters. Yet in the newly-tumultuous world of men's professional golf, this year has the potential for the 15-time major winner to find himself somewhat upstaged by Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley.

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley set for busy pre-Masters press conference

Rory McIlroy reacts during a practice round ahead of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club.

'I really like', Rory McIlroy comments on shorter ball proposal

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (right) shakes hands with Tiger Woods on the ninth green during the second round of The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club

“If I offended anybody in any way, shape or form, I’m sorry"

(L-R) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Tiger Woods of the United States pose with Jordan Spieth of the United States and Justin Thomas of the United States after Spieth and Thomas defeated McIlroy and Woods during The Match 7 at Pelican at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images for The Match)

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods beaten in The Match

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy must wait for that magic fifth major as a mixed final round yesterday of 69 left his US Open bid over joint fifth on two under behind champion Matthew Fitzpatrick. Pic by Getty.

Rory McIlroy tied fifth as Matt Fitzpatrick wins US Open at Brookline

Northern Ireand's Rory McIlroy on his way to victory in the Canadian Open. Pic by AP.

Rory McIlroy retains RBC Canadian Open title with superb final round

Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the Canadian Open in Toronto. Pic by PA.

Rory McIlroy adds support after PGA Tour decision to suspend LIV Golf players

Rory McIlroy in action during the final round of the USPGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club

Rory McIlroy sees last week’s US PGA Championship as ‘one that got away’

American star Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods confirmed for JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor

Tiger Woods will contest the JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor in the Republic of Ireland in the summer.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to a putt on the ninth hole during the first round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course on December 02, 2021 in Nassau, . (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy ‘striving for consistency’ after taking first-round lead in Hero Wo...

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy hits from a bunker on the second hole at the Ryder Cup. Pic by AP.

Rory McIlroy confident Europe ‘can come back’ and retain Ryder Cup

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy eight shots off lead at Northern Trust

Republic of Ireland's Shane Lowry.

Shane Lowry wary of perils of on-course microphones

Rory McIlroy. Pic by AP.

Rory McIlroy enjoys positive start to US Open

Tony Jacklin

US Open is the ultimate test says Tony Jacklin

Rory McIlroy reacts on the 15th green during the third round of World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship.

Rory McIlroy loses out to Dustin Johnson in Mexico

Rory McIlroy during his final round

Rory McIlroy upbeat as he finishes fourth at Genesis Open

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy: In the hunt at Sentry Tournament of Champions as he opens new seas...

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy during preview day four of the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

Justin Rose leads Europe's bid to lift Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods (left), Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas walk to the eighth fairway during the first round of the PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club. Pic by AP Photo/Jeff Roberson.

Rory McIlroy set for '˜crazy' US PGA second round with Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is braced for a 'crazy' second round of the US PGA Championship after experiencing a bout of Tiger-mania in St Louis.

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Rory McIlroy tees off on the sixth hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Bellerive Country Club

Rory McIlroy believes another Major win is on the cards

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy stays in the hunt at Invitational

Graeme McDowell

Graeme McDowell has terrible day at Open de France in Paris

Rory McIlroy

US OPEN: Rory McIlroy to partner Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth

Rory McIlroy

GOLF: Rory McIlroy five behind leader at Sawgrass

Jon Rahm, of Spain, and Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland,

GOLF: Rory McIlroy the one to beat at Masters claims Jack Nicklaus

GOLF: Rory McIlroy keen to get that winning feeling again

Rory McIlroy

Spieth targets prize in McIlroy absence

Rory McIlroy

StrugglingMcIlroy needs top four finish

Graeme McDowell

McDowell finishes fifth behind Adam Scott at Honda Classic