McIlroy back on top of the world after CJ Cup triumph
Rory McIlroy claimed a two-shot victory at the CJ Cup in South Carolina and with that, has become the world number one for a ninth time.
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McIlroy in the lead at CJ Cup as he chases number one spot
Rory McIlroy will carry a one-shot lead into the final round of the CJ Cup as his bid to become world number one for a ninth time remains on track.
McIlroy pulls ahead at CJ Cup, return to No. 1 in view
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy made two eagles that made the rest of his day feel better Saturday at the CJ Cup in South Carolina. His 4-under 67 was enough for a one-shot lead and a clear road to return to No. 1 in the world.
Rahm shoots 62 to claim share of lead at CJ Cup
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Jon Rahm thought his 7-iron from 195 yards had come up well short of the pin because of a long shadow across the green. Moments later, he heard the crowd react to a shot that came an inch from going in on the hardest hole at Congaree.
Rahm takes off at CJ Cup but McIlroy still in the hunt
Jon Rahm shot a stunning nine-under 62 in the second round of The CJ Cup in South Carolina to tie Kurt Kitayama for the lead on Friday, but Rory McIlroy remains very much in the mix.
Jon Rahm roars into share of lead at CJ Cup with 62
RIDGELAND, South Carolina: Jon Rahm thought his 7-iron from 195 yards had come up well short of the pin because of a long shadow across the green. Moments later, he heard the crowd react to a shot that came an inch from going in on the hardest hole at Congaree.
McIlroy and Tom Kim put on a show at CJ Cup, both 1 off lead
RIDGELAND, South Carolina: Tom Kim felt as much a spectator as a player Thursday in the CJ Cup, amazed at how Rory McIlroy produces so much power with so little effort.
Fast start by Irish trio at CJ Cup
American pair Trey Mullinax and Gary Woodland lead the way after the first round of the CJ Cup, but they have a trio of Irish players breathing down their necks.