Rory McIlroy picks up the pace to claim lead ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick in Rome
Rory McIlroy produced a sprint finish in more ways than one to snatch the halfway lead from Ryder Cup team-mate Matt Fitzpatrick in the DS Automobiles Italian Open.
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'It is a big motivation' - Francesco Molinari has sights trained on Ryder Cup spot in his native Italy
Francesco Molinari is motivated to secure a return to Team Europe’s Ryder Cup roster in his native Italy. Molinari has won the Ryder Cup on three occasions, in 2010, 2012 and 2018. His most impactful performance was in the latter, when he forged a brilliant partnership with Tommy Fleetwood at Le Golf National in Paris and secured five points.
'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.
Stellar field set for Thailand as LIV Golf makes Asian debut
BANGKOK: The eyes of the golfing world will turn to Thailand next month as it gears up to host the biggest tournament to be held on Asian soil — the $25million LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok.
Presidents Cup 'hurting themselves' by banning LIV Golf players - DeChambeau
Team events such as the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup are only "hurting themselves" by banning players who signed up for LIV Golf, former U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has said.
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.
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.