McIlroy shoots to top of Italian Open leaderboard
Rory McIlroy carded a brilliant five-under 66 to shoot to the top of the Italian Open leaderboard on Friday.
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Rory McIlroy hits epic shot where divot goes as far as ball, charges up Italian Open leaderboard
Rory McIlroy produced a jaw-dropping flop shot as he moved to the top of the leaderboard at the Italian Open. The world No. 2 finished his final hole in near darkness, a number of players were not so fortunate and will need to return on Saturday to complete their second rounds, on a day when play was terribly slow in part due to the difficulty of the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club course.
'I did something I don’t think I’ve ever done before' - Luke Donald hits wrong ball at Italian Open
Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald had a moment to forget on the course his players will do battle with the United States next year when he hit the wrong ball on a hole. Donald, who showed a welcome return to form with a round of 68 to get to five-under after two rounds of the Italian Open, was on the 16th hole at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club when things went awry. Ad The former world No.
Rory McIlroy rues a late night until eagle gets him flying in Italian Open
Rory McIlroy blamed a late night for his slow start before living up to his billing as the pre-tournament favourite in the DS Automobiles Italian Open.
Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick differ on inclusion of LIV Golf players at Ryder Cup in Rome
Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick have a difference of opinion on the inclusion of LIV Golf players at the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup is in focus this week, as the likes of McIlroy and Fitzpatrick get a look at the event venue, Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, at the Italian Open. Ad The Italian Open is taking place on the same weekend as the latest LIV Golf event in Chicago.
Ryder Cup team bonding starts in Rome as Rory McIlroy and others attend dinner with captains
Rory McIlroy has revealed that Ryder Cup team bonding is already underway, with a dinner featuring many of Europe's likely selections set for this week in Rome. Qualification for next year’s match only began last week but plans already appear advanced as Team Europe look to boost camaraderie and bounce back from the record 19-9 mauling they suffered at the hands of the United States at Whistling Straits in 2021.
McIlroy, Europeans address Ryder Cup status for LIV players
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — For Rory McIlroy, it’s a flat-out “no.”
Rory McIlroy reiterates stance despite differing opinions, says LIV Golf players shouldn't be allowed at Ryder Cup
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — For Rory McIlroy, it's a flat-out «no.»