McIlroy leads Italian Open on next year's Ryder Cup course
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy’s first competitive round on next year’s Ryder Cup course was a success.
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Shane Lowry feels 'absolutely disgusting' amounts of money in golf are 'going to p*** people off'
Shane Lowry has lashed out at the “absolutely disgusting” amounts of money being thrown at golfers, saying it is “going to p*** people off” who are average fans of the sport. The Irishman broke a three-year winless run when edging out Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm to claim the BMW PGA Championship title. Ad Lowry pocketed £1.175m for his Wentworth win, but said it was only after checking his phone that he was aware of his haul.
Shane Lowry: Golf risks alienating fans with disgusting amount of money involved
Shane Lowry believes the “disgusting” amounts of money in professional golf risks alienating fans and that he “never contemplated” joining LIV Golf as he feels it is bad for the game.
Rory McIlroy battles back from poor start to take share of clubhouse lead in Italian Open at Marco Simone
Rory McIlroy shrugged off a slow start and some wayward play with the driver to put himself in a nice position after the first round of the Italian Open. The world No. 2’s usually brilliant driving was wayward for the first half of his round, but he made an eagle from the fairway on his 12th hole and it sparked him to life.
McIlroy holds early clubhouse lead at the Italian Open
Rory McIlroy carded an opening round of 67 for a share of the early clubhouse lead at the Italian Open.
'There's the spark' - Rory McIlroy holes out from the fairway for eagle after tough start at Italian Open
Rory McIlroy had a tough start to the Italian Open, but sparked his round to life when holing out from the fairway for an eagle. On his first visit to a course that will host next year’s Ryder Cup, McIlroy did not have his A game as he struggled off the tee.
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.