McIlroy shoots to top of Italian Open leaderboard
Rory McIlroy carded a brilliant five-under 66 to shoot to the top of the Italian Open leaderboard on Friday.
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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.
Lowry: I 'misjudged the room' on Saudi event comments
Shane Lowry says he regrets his comments in defence of his decision to play the Saudi International, as he reiterated his opposition to the LIV Golf Tour.
Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald urges young guns to create a legacy at next year’s showdown with United States
Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has thrown down the gauntlet to Europe’s next generation ahead of next year’s showdown in Rome. Qualification for the event with the United States began with last week’s BMW Championship at Wentworth with eventual winner Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm setting the early pace.
McIlroy: 'Grim' prospect of LIV winner at BMW PGA Championship motivated me
Rory McIlroy has admitted that the "grim" prospect of a LIV Golf player winning the BMW PGA Championship gave him extra motivation.
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.
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.