Rory McIlroy

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy with fans as he makes his way to a tee on day two of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy accepts 'tricky' Earth Course 'challenge' in Race to Dubai push

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (right) with Race to Dubai rival Eugenio Chacarra on the 18th hole during the first round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. (Photo by Fadel SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy reflects on Race to Dubai rival's stroke of luck

Eugenio Chacarra, who hopes he can bring his A-game and fend off Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship to claim the Race to Dubai title. (Photo by Brian Lawless/Press Association)

Rory McIlroy 'one of my idols' as Eugenio Chacarra relishing Race to Dubai drive

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the DP World Tour Championship Dubai. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy hoping to avail of fine Earth Course record in Dubai

Rory McIlroy on the seventh hole during the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday. (Photo by Altaf Qadri/AP Photo)

Rory McIlroy boost in Race to Dubai title bid

Rory McIlroy plays his second shot on the 7th hole during the second round of Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Friday. (Photo by Altaf Qadri/AP Photo)

Rory McIlroy cards 11 birdies to roar back into contention in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy on the second hole on day one of the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links Golf Course on Thursday. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy in Race to Dubai title setback after two-shot penalty

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is in action at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship this week. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy hoping golf set for ‘bit of a reset’ after ‘false economy’ of LIV

Rory McIlroy competing across the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty images)

Rory McIlroy 'excited' for home gains as Race to Dubai enters final stages

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off on the ninth hole in the final round of the DP World India Championship. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty images)

Rory McIlroy faces 'harder' task in bid to win eighth Race to Dubai crown

Rory McIlroy (right) and caddie Harry Diamond during the third round of play across the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty images)

Rory McIlroy's eight-hole nightmare run in India

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin at the 16th hole on day one of the DP World India Championship in Delhi. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty images)

Tom McKibbin and Rory McIlroy in mix at DP World India Championship

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy believes LIV Golf was 'half a good idea, executed poorly'

Rory McIlroy last week at Wentworth but will have international events on his end-of-year calendar towards Race to Dubai title joy. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy on the road after home comforts in Race to Dubai final push

Rory McIlroy during yesterday’s BMW PGA Championship final round at Wentworth. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy admits 'it would be obviously amazing' as he aims to equal record

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy across his BMW PGA Championship third round at Wentworth. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

WATCH: Rory McIlroy eagle finish sets up 'big opportunity on both fronts'
Rory McIlroy is two strokes off the lead going into the final day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth after eagling the 18th hole on Saturday.
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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy chips on to the seventh green in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. (Photo by Ben STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Patrick Reed 'opportunity' in Rory McIlroy's Wentworth boost on and off course

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during a Pro-AM round at Wentworth on Wednesday ahead of the BMW PGA Championship. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy finding it 'pretty difficult' to stay motivated after Masters feat

Rory McIlroy finishes on the 18th green on day three of the Irish Open at Trump International in County Clare. (Photo by Damien Eagers/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy's Irish Open title defence falters as Shane Lowry eyes home glory

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is hoping to mount an Irish Open title challenge this weekend. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

'Frustration' main Irish Open emotion for Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroymakes his way off t he 18th green on day two of the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links Ireland in Doonbeg

Rory McIlroy nine shots back as Shane Lowry sets course record at the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy reacts on the 18th green on day one of the Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Co Clare. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy says good Friday at Irish Open 'will get me right back in it'

Rory McIlroy tees off on the fourth hole on day one of the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy in touch at Irish Open after solid start despite tough conditions

Rory McIlroy will defend his Irish Open title this week at Trump International Golf Links Ireland, Doonbeg

Rory McIlroy wants to fix ‘bad habits’ ahead of Irish Open defence

Rory McIlroy plays a shot today prior to the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg

'Who are we to say no to Trump?' asks Rory McIlroy ahead of US president's visit

Rory McIlroy discussed the latest on LIV Golf ahead of this week's Irish Open

Rory McIlroy believes DP World Tour can benefit from LIV Golf changes

Spain's Jon Rahm speaks to the media on Tuesday during a press conference prior to the Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

'Time will tell' over LIV Golf future says Jon Rahm ahead of Irish Open
Jon Rahm admits he is still dealing with “turbulence” amid doubt over the future of LIV Golf as he bids to win a third Irish Open title this week.
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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the fourth tee during the Tour Championship third round at East Lake. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

'I pieced it together today' - Rory McIlroy fights back to set up FedEx Cup push

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in 2025 with wife Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP via Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy sympathy for great rival and accepts illness risks life as a parent

Rory McIlroy reacts on the first tee during the first round of the Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy six shots off pace after opening round of Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy’s first FedEx Cup victory arrived in 2016. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

'Very meaningful' - Rory McIlroy looks back on 2016 glory in FedEx Cup

Rory McIlroy has eyes on further improvement at this week's Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy wants 'positive signs' in terms of improvement trend to continue

Rory McIlroy was pleased to put himself in a position to win the BMW Championship despite not being at the top of his game

Rory McIlroy feels game is getting 'closer' to top level after near miss

Rory McIlroy says he can't be too disappointed with his showing at the BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy pleased with improvement despite fightback faltering late on

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts during his BMW Championship third round at Bellerive Country Club. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy with 'heroic effort' ambition in pursuit of BMW Championship leader

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy heads back to range after slipping off the pace at BMW Championship

Lee Westwood has hit back at comments made by Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

'Typical - it wasn't well thought out': Lee Westwood hits back at Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy hits from the rough on the seventh hole during the first round of the BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy feels a bit 'more comfortable' on course after return to form

Rory McIlroy is in action at the BMW Championship this weekend. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy warns players returning to PGA Tour from LIV face tough road back

Rory McIlroy returns to the course this week at the BMW Championship

Scottie Scheffler says 'one of the best' Rory McIlroy will rediscover form

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at the FedEx St Jude Championship around TPC Southwind. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy out to build gains beyond 'three long weeks' in FedEx Cup play-offs

Rory McIlroy during his opening round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's closing woes to open FedEx St Jude Championship

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tackling TPC Southwind yesterday in the FedEx St Jude Championship first round. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy braced for hot weekend at FedEx St Jude Championship

Rory McIlroy returns to action for the first time this week since the recent Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Rory McIlroy keen to assess where his game is during FedEx St Jude Championship

Popular broadcaster Gerry Kelly (77) passed away at his home in Ardglass on Sunday his family said.

Gerry Kelly: Family publishes funeral details for popular broadcaster

Rory McIlroy has outlined his goals for the rest of the year after disappointment at the Open Championship

Rory McIlroy reveals goals for rest of year after Open disappointment

Rory McIlroy finished on one-under par at The 2026 Open Championship. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy to celebrate Masters win as he takes break after frustrating Open

Rory McIlroy shared his views on Bryson DeChambeau's rules controversy at The Open

Rory McIlroy accuses Bryson DeChambeau of holding Open ‘hostage’ after penalty

Rory McIlroy reacts on the 18th green during day three of The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport

Rory McIlroy still off the pace after one-under par round on day three

Rory McIlroy tees off the 12th hole during yesterday's Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Sport). TURN TO P62/63

Rory McIlroy hopes fast start to third round can get him into Open contention

Rory McIlroy tees off on the seventh hole across Open Championship day two at Royal Birkdale. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

A walk with Rory...McIlroy's hole-by-hole Open review

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is competing for millions at The 2026 Open. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

How much prize money is on offer at The 2026 Open Championship?

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts on the 14th green across his Open Championship first round. (Photo by Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy putting woes across early Open outing

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Editorial: Rory is free to go for glory without burden of history

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy gets his Open Championship campaign underway on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy feels baked Open course is ‘double-edged sword’ as strategies shift

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