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Ryan Fox becomes latest man to equal major record but Sam Burns takes Open lead

Ryan Fox becomes latest man to equal major record but Sam Burns takes Open lead

Burns leads the way on 10 under par ahead of Sunday’s final round.

Rory McIlroy glad to ‘minimise mistakes’ after under-par first round at US Open

Rory McIlroy glad to ‘minimise mistakes’ after under-par first round at US Open

McIlroy’s 69 was 11 strokes better than his opening effort at Shinnecock Hills in 2018.

Rory McIlroy recovers from tee-shot woes to post under-par first round in Ohio

Rory McIlroy recovers from tee-shot woes to post under-par first round in Ohio

The Masters champion is playing only his sixth regular PGA Tour event of the year.

Rory McIlroy makes early birdies to begin march up PGA Championship leaderboard

Rory McIlroy makes early birdies to begin march up PGA Championship leaderboard

Shane Lowry fades as Europeans struggle in US PGA Championship

Shane Lowry fades as Europeans struggle in US PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy makes dig at LIV finances but open to players returning to PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy makes dig at LIV finances but open to players returning to PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy plans to keep his focus after surging clear at Masters

Rory McIlroy plans to keep his focus after surging clear at Masters

Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly

Rory McIlroy shares the lead as his bid for back-to-back Masters starts strongly

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman is seeking to become only the fourth man to retain the green jacket.

Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy

Back-to-back birdies steady defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman was level par through seven holes, only two shots off the lead.

Rory McIlroy says career grand slam has not dimmed desire for further glory

Rory McIlroy says career grand slam has not dimmed desire for further glory

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman said ahead of his Masters defence: ‘There’s still a lot that I want to do’.

Rory McIlroy wants to eke out last remnants of his year with green jacket

Rory McIlroy wants to eke out last remnants of his year with green jacket

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The Northern Irishman completed the career grand slam with an emotional play-off victory over Justin Rose 12 months ago.

Rory McIlroy struggles with back problems to two over at Players Championship

Rory McIlroy struggles with back problems to two over at Players Championship

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Masters champion McIlroy had withdrawn from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday before his third round

Europe close in on Ryder Cup glory with strong start to final-day singles

Europe close in on Ryder Cup glory with strong start to final-day singles

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Luke Donald’s team gained half a point before play had even started as Viktor Hovland withdrew through injury and his game was declared a draw.

Europe three points away from winning Ryder Cup outright after fiery day two

Europe three points away from winning Ryder Cup outright after fiery day two

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

It was a day of high drama and tension, with players arguing and the action being paused at times due to the boorish behaviour of the home crowd.

Rory McIlroy calls for kindness after death of Grayson Murray

Rory McIlroy calls for kindness after death of Grayson Murray

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Murray took his own life last week.