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.
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Italian Open betting tips as Rory McIlroy eyes win at Ryder Cup venue Marco Simone Golf and Country Club
Rory McIlroy is the hot favourite for the Italian Open and has the price to match ahead ot the event at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. McIlroy has been chalked up at 7/2, and not since the days of peak Tiger Woods has a golfer been priced up around that mark. Ad By a distance, McIlroy is the best player in the field and he arrives in Italy in brilliant form.
Italian Open: Tee Times, Prize Money, TV Coverage as Rory McIlroy heads field at Ryder Cup venue Marco Simone
Rory McIlroy is the star attraction as the DP World Tour heads to Rome for the Italian Open. It will be McIlroy's first appearance at the event, and as well as being in the field to win, he is in Rome to get valuable course experience ahead of next year’s Ryder Cup, which is being held at the same Marco Simone Golf and Country Club venue. Ad He arrives in Italy in excellent form, as he lost out by one shot at the BMW PGA Championship last weekend — which came on the back of his victory at the Tour Championship.
Shane Lowry: 'Hopefully I can start becoming a yearly winner'
Shane Lowry is hopeful that his victory at the BMW PGA Championship will spur him on to success more regularly on tour.
'One for the good guys' - Shane Lowry takes swipe at LIV Golf players after BMW PGA Championship success
Shane Lowry has said his victory in the BMW PGA Championship was “one for the good guys” as the rift between LIV Golf and the established tours continues to grow. Lowry was outspoken in his views about LIV Golf players teeing it up in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
LIV golfer Reed 'felt welcome' at BMW PGA Championship
American Patrick Reed said he "felt welcome" at the BMW PGA Championship in spite of his decision to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series, adding that he was hoping to play at the next edition of the tournament.
Lowry holds off McIlroy, LIV golfers for BMW PGA Championship win for 'good guys'
Shane Lowry tapped in for birdie at the 18th hole and then had to wait and see if Rory McIlroy could produce something special to force a playoff at Wentworth.
Shane Lowry: Wentworth Win is 'one for the good guys'
Shane Lowry hailed his victory in the BMW PGA Championship as "one for the good guys" as he produced a flawless performance to edge out Ryder Cup team-mates Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy at Wentworth.