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Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd on the sixth green during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry tied for second place at Pebble Beach

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after finishing the 18th hole during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 16, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy set 'to take a few weeks away from the game'

Rory McIlroy reacts after finishing the 18th hole during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort

Rory McIlroy's collapse will haunt him for the rest of the career: Faldo

Martin Kaymer carded a closing 73 to finish 13 over par at this year's US Open

Martin Kaymer confident that Rory McIlroy will add to his major tally

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts on the fifth hole after chipping in for birdie during the first round of the 124th US Open at Pinehurst. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

WATCH: Co-leader Rory McIlroy's birdie boost to open US Open major bid

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the first tee of his final round at the Memorial Tournament yesterday around Muirfield. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy to begin US Open alongside Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele

Scottie Scheffler. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire).

Scottie Scheffler keen to move on from US PGA incident after charges are dropped

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MAY 18: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks from the fifth tee during the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 18, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy feeling good about his form after 12-under finish at US PGA

Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the fifth hole during yesterday’s second round of the PGA Championship. (Photo by AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Rory McIlroy seven back from PGA Championship top spot before third round

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy dropped further behind the leader during the third round of the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio on Saturday

Rory McIlroy slips further behind at Texas Open after level par 72

Rory McIlroy was the most outspoken critic of the breakaway LIV Golf circuit but has since softened his stance on the Saudi-backed league

Rory McIlroy's former agent says softening LIV stance is sign of future switch

Rory McIlroy. PIC: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy changes tune over punishment for returning LIV golfers

Rory McIlroy was the de facto voice of opposition but has now conceded he was 'too judgmental' in his criticisms of those who joined the breakaway LIV Golf Tour

McIlroy: I got it wrong on criticism of golfing rebels

Masters champion Jon Rahm has joined LIV Golf

Masters champion Jon Rahm leaves PGA Tour for LIV Golf

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans on the 13th tee during the Pro-Am prior to the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy feels 'as close as I’ve ever been' to winning

Rory McIlroy kisses the Claret Jug after his victory in the 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool in 2014 - one of four majors won by the Northern Ireland-born player

Breaking down the numbers game behind Rory McIlroy's major wait
Rory McIlroy had to settle for a runner-up finish at the US Open as his long wait for a fifth major title continued.
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Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Next major title worth ‘100 Sundays like this’ insists Rory McIlroy

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy hits from the rough on the seventh hole during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at Oakdale

Rory McIlroy has public backing after PGA and LIV Golf merger

Morning View

Editorial: LIV and PGA golf merger is a victory for blood-soaked Saudi cash

Rory McIlroy and caddie Harry Diamond react on the 18th green during the second round of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club

Rory McIlroy vows to hunt down leaders at US PGA Championship

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy reacts to his shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club

Rory McIlroy hails 'massive' moment in opening US PGA round

Rory McIlroy with his daughter Poppy during yesterday's Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters starting today at Augusta National

Rory McIlroy urged to go 'surgical' around Augusta

Rory McIlroy full of confidence and feeling like 'complete' player

Gary Wardlow in action. Photo-Stephen Hamilton/Presseye.

Tributes to Northern Ireland professional golfer and father of three

Tiger Woods walks on the 12th hole during Day Two of The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course

Tiger Woods set to miss Open cut for just the fourth time in his career

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy: Winning Open at St Andrews is Holy Grail of golf

Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the third hole during the final round of the US Open on Sunday. Pic by PA.

Rory McIlroy’s focus turns to final major bid
Rory McIlroy had mixed emotions after seeing another opportunity to end his major drought end in disappointment in the US Open.
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Phil Mickelson

Absence of Tiger Woods means Phil Mickelson can take advantage at Brookline

Rory McIlroyis is preparing for the Memorial Open which starts on Thursday.

Rory McIlroy taking US PGA positives into Memorial Open in Ohio

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’

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the US PGA Championship in Tulsa. Pic by AP Photo

Rory McIlroy enjoys flying start to set pace at US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 13th tee during a practice round prior to the start of the 2022 PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy hoping relaxed approach pays dividends at US PGA Championship

News Letter editorial

Rory does NI proud again and shows value of perseverance with near Masters win

Rory McIlroy at the US Open. Pic by PA.

Rory McIlroy looking on the bright side despite extending winless run in majors

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after putting on the 15th hole during the third round of the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) on June 19, 2021 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy in US Open glory bid after super Saturday

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. Pic by PA.

Rory McIlroy hopes ‘indifferent’ attitude can help him win more majors

Rory McIlroy watches his shot on the 17th green

Rory McIlroy reflects on a ‘very average’ performance at Kiawah Island

Jack Howard (left) and Paul Eivers.

Jack Howard and Paul Eivers share top spot at Cahir Park Pro-Am

File photo dated 20-07-2001 of America's John Daly tees off on 2nd hole during the second day of the 130th Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes golf course.

Flashback: John Daly stuns golfing world with debut USPGA title in Indiana in 19...

File photo dated 20-07-2003 of USA's Ben Curtis celebrating with the claret jug following his victory in the 132nd Open Championship at Royal St George's, Sandwich, Kent.

Flashback: Unknown Ben Curtis claims shock victory in Open at Sandwich in 2003

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy in 2010. Pic by PA.

FLASHBACK: Rory McIlroy’s Charlotte success in 2010 for first PGA Tour title

Royal Portrush Head Professiona Gary McNeill

'Unbelievable experience' as Gary McNeill gets Open Championship call

Shane Lowry celebrates Irish Open success in 2009. Pic by INPHO.

Shane Lowry looking to lower Irish Open expectations

Colm Moriarty (Glasson Hotel & Golf Club) is a player in top form at present.

Moyvalley Hotel Golf Club Resort hosts Dubai Duty Free Irish Open qualifer

Northern Ireland's Olivia Mehaffey during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur in Georgia. Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Olivia Mehaffey: Pride at ‘historic’ Augusta appearance

Peter Hanna, who has taken over the Captaincy of the PGA.

Lurgan golf pro Peter Hanna is new PGA captain

Peter Hanna, who has taken over the Captaincy of the PGA.

Top PGA role for Lurgan Golf Club pro Peter Hanna

Rory McIlroy during his final round

Rory McIlroy upbeat as he finishes fourth at Genesis Open

Team Ireland (L-r) Joe Dillon, Damian Mooney and Colm Moriarty

Ireland slip eight shots behind leaders at International Team Championship in Gr...

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods delighted as he gets wild card to 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

Richard Kilpatrick. Pic by Patrick Bolger.

PGA: Success for Simon Thornton and Richard Kilpatrick

The first green at the Hilton Templepatrick Golf & Country Club, Co Antrim, is among those affected

Top golf course battling to fix its '˜scorched earth' greens

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy would love to see Phil Mickelson win US Open title

The Dunfanaghy links.

GOLF: Dunfanaghy Pro-Am promises true links test

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