Golf
by The Guardian (RSS feed) - 4 weeks ago
Rory McIlroy may have the decision over which country he represents at the 2016 Olympic Games taken out of his own hands, with legislation potentially stating he must turn out for the Republic of Ireland.
Golf
by The Guardian (RSS feed) - 1 month ago
Larry got the call 12 years ago. Right after that he left New York and set out on the road. He has been travelling the United States ever since, "spreading the good news and preaching hard against sin". He says he goes "wherever the good Lord would use me", whether that is at "car shows, horse shows, boat shows, dog races, parades, festivals, on street corners or in prisons". And, for one week a year, every year, he believes the Lord would use him at the gates of Augusta National. He stands out in the sun every day, from 7am to 7pm, with dust swirling around his feet and sweat running down his T-shirt, which reads "Repent or Perish".
Golf
by The Guardian (RSS feed) - 1 month ago
The golfing world may be hoping for a Sunday afternoon duel between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy but only one of the pair believes it legitimate to brand the world No1 and No2 as immediate opponents.
Other Sport
by The Guardian (RSS feed) - 2 months ago
Augusta National is seared in the memories of many as the venue for Rory McIlroy's biggest heartbreak. How poetic it would prove if the Northern Irishman were to reannounce himself as the best golfer in the world at next week's Masters.
Other Sport
by The Guardian (RSS feed) - 2 months ago
Rory McIlroy resembles a student cramming before a crucial exam.
Other Sport
by The Guardian (RSS feed) - 2 months ago
Twelve holes into his Shell Houston Open third round, Rory McIlroy had cause to wonder whether he had done the right thing by entering next week's PGA Tour event in San Antonio.
Golf
by The Guardian (RSS feed) - 3 months ago
Those who pay close attention to professional golf generally take a dim view of players walking off the course mid-round.
Golf
by The Guardian (RSS feed) - 3 months ago
If there is a saving grace for Rory McIlroy, it is that Tiger Woods is developing a habit of mirroring the Northern Irishman's under-performance. McIlroy's strong position at the summit of the world rankings, then, is not under threat for now.