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.
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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.
Golf-McIlroy dismisses Mickelson view that PGA Tour trending downwards
(Reuters) - Rory McIlroy said he did not agree with Phil Mickelson's assertion that the PGA Tour is "trending downwards" and added that golfers who joined the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf Series have thrust the sport into a state of flux.
Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm respond to Phil Mickelson’s comment that PGA Tour is ‘trending downwards’
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Golf-British Open runner-up Young named PGA Tour rookie of the year
(Reuters) - American Cameron Young was named the PGA Tour's rookie of the year in a vote by his peers following a season in which he recorded five runner-up finishes, including at the British Open, the U.S.-based circuit said on Wednesday.
Rory McIlroy sets sights on world No 1 spot ahead of CJ Cup
Rory McIlroy has his sights set on becoming world number one for the ninth time as he bids to defend his CJ Cup title.