Phil Mickelson

Rory McIlroy says the possibility of greens at Shinnecock Hills being watered mid-round at the US Open "makes sense". (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy welcomes US Open approach to greens impasse

Rory McIlroy, right, runs with his daughter, Poppy, during par-3 contest ahead of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, on Wednesday, April 8. He has earned his huge success and is justified in choosing the most expensive Masters menu ever (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ben Lowry: I applaud Rory's pricey menu and Augusta's ban on mobile phones

Masters champion Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Champions’ dinner speech on Rory McIlroy's mind more than Masters menu

Rory McIlroy will defend his Masters title at Augusta in April. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Rory McIlroy says shackles are off heading into Masters title defence

Rory McIlroy sits second on the PGA Tour's all-time money list behind Tiger Woods. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy reveals 'horrific' first thing he bought with PGA Tour prize money

Lee Westwood didn't hold back in his praise for Royal Portrush

Royal Portrush labelled as 'fantastic' as opening round is firmly under way

PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 17: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

WATCH: Darren Clarke produces moment of magic at 'bigger and better' Open

PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND - JULY 16: Ryan Peake of Australia tees off on the first hole during a practice round prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 16, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The former gang member taking his spot amongst the world's elite at The Open

Rory McIlroythrows his club on the 12th hole during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Angry Rory McIlroy narrowly survives cut at US Open

OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 10: Shane Lowry of Ireland (L) and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putt on the 11th green during a practice round prior to the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 10, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy paired with Shane Lowry and Justin Rose at US Open

Rory McIlroy savours the moment as outgoing Masters champion Scottie Scheffler puts the iconic green jacket on the Northern Ireland hero. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The history of Rory McIlroy's five major triumphs

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the second hole around Augusta during Friday's Masters bid. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

MASTERS DIARY: How Phil Mickelson had a small part over Rory McIlroy's slow day

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy playing off the 13th tee of Augusta last year at the Masters. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Your Masters hole-by-hole difficulty ranking

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy would complete a career Grand Slam if he manages to secure his first victory at the Masters. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy can deal with Masters hype in Grand Slam quest, says Phil Mickelson

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy chips out of a bunker on the 17th during practice day ahead of The Open start at Royal Troon. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Wire).

ANALYSIS: Rory McIlroy once again in major spotlight with Open start up next

Darren Clarke won the Open Championship on this day back in 2011

ON THIS DAY: Darren Clarke wins the 2011 Open Championship
Darren Clarke became the oldest Open champion since 1967 on this day in 2011 when he won by three shots at Royal St George’s at the age of 42.
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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy won the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club for a record fourth time

Rory McIlroy to appear in first mixed edition of ‘The Match’

Team Europe's Jon Rahm (R) and Shane Lowry (L) embrace after their victory on the final day of the Ryder Cup in Rome in October

Shane Lowry says Jon Rahm's LIV Golf move was not unexpected

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy makes his way to the 18th green during day four of The Open at Royal Liverpool, Wirral. PIC: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

Brandel Chamblee: Rory McIlroy looks like he has weight of the world on his back

Sir Nick Faldo during the Pro-Am day ahead of the Betfred British Masters at The Belfry

LIV and PGA merger can give Rory McIlroy 'a clear head': Sir Nick Faldo

Fred Couples of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 16th hole during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Fred Couples stands by insults directed at LIV Golf players

(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

Phil Mickelson

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

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

Collin Morikawa won The 149th Open at Royal St George’s Golf Club last year

Open champion Collin Morikawa puts majors before money as breakaway gains pace

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off on the second hole during the final round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club on Sunday. Pic by AP Photo/Ryan Kang.

Rory McIlroy believes potential breakaway golf league is ‘dead in the water’

Rory McIlroy (left) alongside Darren Clarke during a practice round for the Open at Royal St George's. Pic by PA.

Darren Clarke urges Rory McIlroy to trust his talent in bid to end major drought
Darren Clarke has urged Rory McIlroy to trust in his talent and backed his fellow Northern Irishman to end his major drought.
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Shane Lowry

Shane Lowry to begin long-awaited Open defence alongside US Open winner Jon Rahm

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the fourth green during the first round of the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course) on June 17, 2021 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy in contention at US Open

File photo dated 17-07-2011 of Darren Clarke holds the Claret Jug after winning the 2011 Open Championship during round four of the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George's, Sandwich.

Flashback: Darren Clarke becomes Open champion at Royal St George’s in 2011

Shane Lowry won The Open at Royal Portrush in 2019

Could Royal Portrush host The Open in 2024?

Shane Lowry won The Open at Royal Portrush in 2019

Could Royal Portrush host The Open in 2024?

Graeme McDowell

Graeme McDowll focused on task in hand at US Open

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland reacts to a shot on the 18th green during a practice round prior to the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links

Graeme McDowell at Pebble Beach to contend for US Open prize

Graeme McDowell

Graeme McDowell ready for ‘epic’ Open Championship at Royal Portrush

Graeme McDowell watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the Canadian Open

Graeme McDowell is looking forward to US Open challenge

Rory McIlroy. Pic by Getty Images.

Rory McIlroy keen to give USGA chance to ‘redeem themselves’

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy tees off the 1st during the Fourballs match on day two of the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

Europe hold 10-6 lead over USA going into Ryder Cup's final day

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods delighted as he gets wild card to Ryder Cup

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 going well at Travelers Championship

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.

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

Rory McIlroy

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

Patrick Reed was the spearhead for the USA

RYDER CUP GOLF: USA clinch emphatic victory over Europe

Europe's Henrik Stenson and Europe's Justin Rose after their defeat

RYDER CUP: USA lead 4-0 after opening foursomes

USA's Phil Mickelson during a practice session ahead of the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine.

RYDER CUP: Phil Mickelson takes another swipe at former captain Tom Watson

Rory McIlroy on the fifth green during day three of The Open Championship

THE OPEN: Three wood bears brunt of Rory McIlroy's frustrating third day at Troo...

Americas Phil Mickelson was a happy man after finishing his second round at Troon

Phil Mickelson a record breaker as he stays on track at the Open

European Ryder Cup Captain Darren Clarke

WATCH: Ryder Cup captains Darren Clarke and Davis Love III discuss how golfers ...

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy hits out at Muirfield vote as R&A takes action

Rory McIlroy

Late slips halt Rory McIlroy charge at Quail Hollow

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