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.
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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.»
Rory McIlroy says LIV players near top gave him ‘extra motivation’ at Wentworth
Rory McIlroy has admitted that the “grim” prospect of a LIV Golf player winning the BMW PGA Championship gave him extra motivation.
'Trying to find small margins' - Edoardo Molinari details his Team Europe role ahead of next year's Ryder Cup
Edoardo Molinari has lifted the lid on the role he will play ahead of next year’s eagerly-awaited Ryder Cup in Rome. “When I spoke with Luke when he was named captain, he was very keen on having me on board because he thinks that by this time next year I will probably be working with at least half the team, if not more,” said the Italian DP World star, who has carved out a notable side career as a coach to the likes of U.S Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick and Norwegian star Viktor Hovland.
Fleetwood, Hovland share lead as storm clouds loom at BMW PGA Championship
LONDON: Stormy weather provided a fitting backdrop for the opening round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Thursday (Sep 8) where players on both sides of golf's bitter power struggle were in action on the soggy fairways.