Fourth for McIlroy as MacIntyre claims Italian Open in a play-off
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre defeated US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in a play-off to win his second DP World Tour title in the DS Automobiles Italian Open.
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Rory McIlroy picks up the pace to claim lead ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick in Rome
Rory McIlroy produced a sprint finish in more ways than one to snatch the halfway lead from Ryder Cup team-mate Matt Fitzpatrick in the DS Automobiles Italian Open.
Fitzpatrick leads by one stroke over McIlroy at Italian Open
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Even the wind couldn’t thwart U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick at the Italian Open.
McIlroy just one off lead despite mixed round, Fitzpatrick hits the front
Matt Fitzpatrick heads into the final round of the DS Automobiles Italian Open with a one-shot lead but has Rory McIlroy and Aaron Rai breathing down his neck.
Matt Fitzpatrick edges ahead at Italian Open, Rory McIlroy stalls at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club
Rory McIlroy has a battle on his hands after slipping out of the lead during the third round of the Italian Open. There were predictions of the world No. 2 running away from the field after taking the lead at the halfway point at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.
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.
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.