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Rory McIlroy has talent to turn disappointing year around new
Rory McIlroy is the most naturally talented golfer on the planet. He also happens to be a decent enough young chap, witty, sharp, incredibly resilient and generally well clued-in.
US Open 2013: Justin Rose wins first major championship in Merion
How could it have been any other way? A US Open that reached out to the past was won by a player who hit his approach to the last standing a metre from the Hogan plaque. The ball almost hit the pin, so true was the strike. Perhaps the spirit of old Ben had one hand on the club of Justin Rose, the last man standing in an epic finale.
Thornton revels in maiden victory
Simon Thornton is hopeful his maiden European Tour victory at the St Omer Open will be a catalyst for future triumphs.
McIlroy frustrated with final round
Rory McIlroy admitted frustration had got the better of him as he damaged one of his clubs in the final round of the US Open at Merion.
Thornton breaks duck
Simon Thornton claimed his first win on the European Tour as he beat Tjaart van der Walt on the first play-off hole at the St Omer Open.
Thornton, Van Der Walt battle on
Simon Thornton and Tjaart van der Walt continued to slug it out at the top of the leaderboard as both men aimed for a first European Tour win at the St Omer Open.
Ace in the hole boosts Thornton
A hole-in-one helped power Irishman Simon Thornton to the top of the leaderboard at the St Omer Open.
Deja vu for McIlroy
Six years on from battling each other for one of amateur golf's top prizes, Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel are among those challenging for one of the professional game's most coveted titles.
Lead duo in the running
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy both fancy their chances of winning the US Open this weekend - and they could continue their challenge in the same group for a third day running at Merion.
US Open: Rory McIlroy still in running after level par second round
Rory McIlroy has described his second round performance during the US Open at Merion as solid - after finishing level par for the day.
US Open: Donald looks to hold on to lead at Merion
Luke Donald returns to Merion today in the lead of the 113th US Open as playing partner Lee Westwood looks to recover from a unique stroke of bad luck.
Rory McIlroy won't let heavy rain kill his buzz as he tees off against Tiger Woods at US Open
Rory McIlroy was thinking of running up the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the hope of tapping into the warrior spirit of Philly's celebrated celluloid slugger.
McIlroy and Horschel bury hatchet
While the row between Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods drags on, Rory McIlroy and Billy Horschel certainly appeared to have settled their differences as they practised at the US Open on Wednesday.
US Open: Sergio Garcia leaves apology note in Tiger Woods' locker
Tiger Woods is in possession of a letter from Sergio Garcia, left in his locker at Merion. Having tried to apologise in person for the racist insult delivered three weeks ago, Garcia was left with no option but to reach for pen and paper and scribble his regret.
Rory aims to roll with the punches
Rory McIlroy is considering a visit to the 'Rocky steps' in Philadelphia as he looks to prove he is fighting fit at this week's US Open at Merion.
Friends reveal course thoughts
Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy are back to being the best of friends, but also back to hoping for two different types of US Open at Merion.
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell reveal thoughts ahead of US Open
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell are back to being the best of friends, but also back to hoping for two different types of US Open at Merion.
US Open fan trouble brewing for Sergio Garcia after Tiger Woods jibe, says Colin Montgomerie
A career cast as Mrs Doubtfire by American galleries gives Colin Montgomerie some insight into what Sergio Garcia might expect at the US Open this week.
Graeme McDowell feeling good ahead of US Open
It is not often the bookmakers get something wrong, but when it comes to the odds of a European winner of this week's US Open, they might well be making an expensive mistake.
R&A dismiss Portrush report
The R&A have denied a report that the Open Championship will be staged at Royal Portrush in 2018.
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