McIlroy charge falls short as Fox wins Dunhill Links
Rory McIlroy shot a second consecutive 66 on Sunday at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, but it wasn't enough as Ryan Fox took the title in Scotland.
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Richard Mansell takes four-shot lead ahead of final round at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Richard Mansell goes into the final day of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with a four-shot lead after another impressive round from the Englishman at Carnoustie. Mansell’s round of 68 at a wet and windy Old Course in St Andrews on Friday sent him to the top of the leaderboard, and he stretched his advantage by carding a round of five under in much-improved weather conditions on moving day. Ad The 27-year-old has enjoyed an impressive 2022 season by qualifying for the Open Championship and the US Open, and now he’s closing in on his first DP World Tour win.
'I will have other chances to win Claret Jugs' - Rory McIlroy's love for St Andrews outweighs Open heartache
Rory McIlroy has shrugged off his Open Championship heartbreak, and says the positive memories of St Andrews far outweigh what happened in July. The world No. 2 looked set to lift his ninth major when leading the Open Championship, but Cameron Smith produced a blistering back nine to claim the Claret Jug at St Andrews.
Bill Murray and other stars tee off in freezing weather at Dunhill Links - in pictures
Golf is a difficult sport during the best of times. Over the weekend, it became an arduous challenge as freezing weather tested the resolve of all participants at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.
Rory McIlroy struggles and Richard Mansell moves in wild weather at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Rory McIlroy had a second round to forget at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship as he tumbled down the leaderboard in appalling weather conditions. An opening round of 68 put the world No.2 in a strong position on Thursday, but he finished three over par on a wet and windy day at Kingsbarns to go one under overall in joint-43rd place. Ad A shotgun 8.30am start on all three courses for all competitors was ordered due to the adverse weather conditions, which pushed the players to their limits.
Rory McIlroy confident consistency will be rewarded with future major success - 'The best golf I have played'
Rory McIlroy is convinced consistency will eventually reward him with further major championship success. The Northern Irishman had a stellar 2022, winning the FedEx Cup for a record third time, but suffered anguish in the majors.
Rory McIlroy starts well at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Romain Langasque posts course record
Rory McIlroy made a solid start to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, as Romain Langasque set the pace with a stunning opening round. Opening his week at Carnoustie, historically the toughest of the three tracks, McIlroy made six birdies in a round of 68. Ad It could have been better, but he paid the price for a couple of mistakes — notably a wayward tee shot on his final hole which resulted in a second bogey of the round.
Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter withdraw from lawsuit against PGA Tour, LIV Golf says 'nothing has changed'
Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter have withdrawn their names from the lawsuit against the PGA Tour. The veterans were among a group of 11 players who filed a lawsuit challenging their suspensions from the PGA Tour for joining LIV Golf. Ad Abraham Ancer, Carlos Ortiz, Pat Perez and Jason Kokrak removed their names from the lawsuit earlier in the year, while LIV added its name to the suit.