Rory McIlroy switches focus to being at top form for Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy is resetting his focus and his schedule in order to be on top form for Europe’s defence of the Ryder Cup.
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Scottie Scheffler calls Tiger Woods comparisons ‘silly’ after his Open triumph
Newly-crowned Open champion Scottie Scheffler insists it is “silly” to compare him to Tiger Woods.
On a different level – Rory McIlroy hails Open champion Scottie Scheffler
Rory McIlroy expressed his admiration for Scottie Scheffler after the world number one denied him the chance of an emotional win in his home Open with a runaway victory at Royal Portrush.
Scottie Scheffler in command despite double-bogey
A rare misjudgement from runaway Open leader Scottie Scheffler offered a glimmer of hope to the chasing pack but his advantage was still five shots as he entered the back nine at Royal Portrush.
Shane Lowry offers hope to chasing pack at Open with final-round 66
Shane Lowry offered hope to Rory McIlroy and the rest of the chasing pack praying for an uncharacteristic Scottie Scheffler slip by shooting a final-round 66 at The Open.
Open leader Scottie Scheffler starts with birdie to dampen hopes of chasing pack
A brilliant opening birdie from Scottie Scheffler doused the fire in Rory McIlroy’s partisan home crowd as the unflappable world number one began what was expected to be a procession to his first Open title.
Flawless Scottie Scheffler leads at The Open but Rory McIlroy threat remains
Relentless Scottie Scheffler kept his head as others around him were losing theirs, but while his main rivals fell away, the spectre of Rory McIlroy loomed in the distance.
Rory McIlroy has ‘half a chance’ of glory but sees Scottie Scheffler’s strength
Masters champion Rory McIlroy accepts even his considerable talents may not be enough to reel in a six-shot gap to world number one Scottie Scheffler on the final day of The Open at Royal Portrush.