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Harrington battles into top 10 at Dunhill bloodbath

England's Richard Mansell holds a two-shot lead at the midway point, as Padraig Harrington battled his way into the top 10 in appalling weather conditions on Round 2 at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland. Mansell, playing at the Old Course in St Andrew's, carded five birdies and a single bogey to post the lowest round of the day and climb to 10 under par as strong winds and heavy rain made life difficult for the players at all three of this week's host courses.

Rory McIlroy confident consistency will be rewarded with future major success - 'The best golf I have played'

Rory McIlroy is convinced consistency will eventually reward him with further major championship success. The Northern Irishman had a stellar 2022, winning the FedEx Cup for a record third time, but suffered anguish in the majors.

Langasque hits a 61 at Dunhill, McIlroy in the hunt

Romain Langasque posted a course record-equalling 61 at the Old Course at St Andrews to lead by one shot after the first round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, on a day when Rory McIlroy and Jonathan Caldwell both shot a 68.

Rory McIlroy starts well at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Romain Langasque posts course record

Rory McIlroy made a solid start to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, as Romain Langasque set the pace with a stunning opening round. Opening his week at Carnoustie, historically the toughest of the three tracks, McIlroy made six birdies in a round of 68. Ad It could have been better, but he paid the price for a couple of mistakes — notably a wayward tee shot on his final hole which resulted in a second bogey of the round.

'We need to blood some new guys' - Home Ryder Cup ideal place to field rookies, says Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy feels a home Ryder Cup in Italy is the perfect stage for an overhaul of the European team. European stalwarts Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey are unlikely to be eligible following their moves to LIV Golf. Ad McIlroy is set to line up alongside familiar faces Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood, but there could be a host of rookies such as Robert MacIntrye, Rasmus Hojgaard and his brother Nicolai in the mix.

Rory McIlroy says fight between PGA Tour, LIV Golf has sport 'ripping itself apart'

Rory McIlroy on Wednesday said golf is «ripping itself apart» as tensions between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf continue to divide the sport.

Rory McIlroy urges PGA Tour and LIV Golf to find solution following 'ugly' year for the sport

Rory McIlroy feels golf is «ripping itself apart» but has little sympathy for LIV Golf players’ issues over world ranking points. The emergence of LIV earlier this year sent shockwaves through the sport, with a host of players jumping ship from the PGA Tour to LIV for huge contracts. Ad Those players who did not resign their PGA Tour memberships were suspended, and the issue is set to end up in court — with a date set for early 2024.

McIlroy calls for unity in men's golf after 'ugly year'

Rory McIlroy believes it is still possible for men's professional golf to become "cohesive again" after an "ugly year" beset by bitter rows between the established US and European tours and the insurgent LIV Series.

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Harrington battles into top 10 at Dunhill bloodbath

Rory McIlroy confident consistency will be rewarded with future major success - 'The best golf I have played'

Langasque hits a 61 at Dunhill, McIlroy in the hunt

Rory McIlroy starts well at Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Romain Langasque posts course record

'We need to blood some new guys' - Home Ryder Cup ideal place to field rookies, says Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says fight between PGA Tour, LIV Golf has sport 'ripping itself apart'

Rory McIlroy urges PGA Tour and LIV Golf to find solution following 'ugly' year for the sport

McIlroy calls for unity in men's golf after 'ugly year'