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.
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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.
'Idea is to keep it pretty high' - Rory McIlroy feels making fairways tough to hit will help Team Europe at Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy feels making landing areas from 150 yards in hard to find would help Team Europe at next year’s Ryder Cup. McIlroy got his first taste of the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club at the Italian Open this week. Ad It appears to be a course that suits the world No.
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Rory McIlroy says 'it is pretty cool' to eclipse Tiger Woods and win third FedExp Cup title
Rory McIlroy has expressed pride at eclipsing Tiger Woods to become the first player to win the FedEx Cup on three occasions. The Irishman produced a stirring display to fight back from six shots behind to overhaul Scottie Scheffler to secure the Tour Championship at East Lake. Ad It backed up McIlroy’s wins in the event in 2016 and 2019, taking him out of a tie with Woods for the number of FedEx Cup wins.
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.
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.