McIlroy in the lead at CJ Cup as he chases number one spot
Rory McIlroy will carry a one-shot lead into the final round of the CJ Cup as his bid to become world number one for a ninth time remains on track.
Shane Lowry Sport News
Rahm takes off at CJ Cup but McIlroy still in the hunt
Jon Rahm shot a stunning nine-under 62 in the second round of The CJ Cup in South Carolina to tie Kurt Kitayama for the lead on Friday, but Rory McIlroy remains very much in the mix.
Fast start by Irish trio at CJ Cup
American pair Trey Mullinax and Gary Woodland lead the way after the first round of the CJ Cup, but they have a trio of Irish players breathing down their necks.
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.
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.
'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.
'Good to see them give it a go' - Shane Lowry wants to take inspiration from Tom Kim at Ryder Cup
Shane Lowry wants to emulate Tom Kim when Europe take on the United States at the Ryder Cup next year. Davis Love III’s United States retained the Presidents Cup on Sunday, but were given an almighty scare by the Internationals.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship: Tee times, Prize Money, TV coverage as Rory McIlroy heads the field
Golf is back home this week, as the DP World Tour returns to Scotland for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Unlike the Open Championship at St Andrews in July, this week’s event looks set to be played in proper Scottish weather with wind and rain on the menu. Ad It is an event the players relish, a Links test in Linksy conditions — while the opportunity to play with friends, family and the odd superstar from outside the world of golf adds to the appeal.