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Rory McIlroy finds old magic to throw down challenge to Tiger Woods
It is a long time since Steve Stricker sank six birdies without ever claiming the honour, the price of playing alongside Rory McIlroy on a good day.
Castro on top as McIlroy finds form
World number 267 Roberto Castro was the surprise leader after the first round of the prestigious Players Championship, but the top two players in the rankings were ominously poised at Sawgrass.
Can Rory McIlroy sing his way to first win of the year?
Should Rory McIlroy contend for the first time at the one tournament that has confounded him during his rapid ascent to the golf summit, the Players Championship, don't be surprised if he breaks into music on the final green here at Sawgrass on Sunday.
I'll not put Rory under pressure over Rio, says Lord Coe
Lord Coe is the chairman of the British Olympic Association and as such will hope Team GB return home with gold medals galore from Rio 2016.
McDowell still keen on World Cup
Graeme McDowell insists the debate over which country to represent at the Olympics will not stop him from playing in the World Cup.
Rory McIlroy's Olympic choice 'entirely up to him', say chiefs on both sides
Irish and British Olympic chiefs have insisted Rory McIlroy must be allowed to make up his own mind on what country to represent in the Rio games.
Can Gareth pull off the impossible shot? You'll have to see for yourself
Ulster golf fans will have the opportunity to witness the "impossible shot" attempted by European Tour professional Gareth Maybin, from Ballyclare, as part of a Northern Ireland Tourist Board social media campaign.
Putting a nightmare for Padraig Harrington
Less than five years ago, Padraig Harrington was on such a roll, it looked as if he could win the Lotto without even buying a ticket. These days, he's more likely to pick all the right numbers and get a puncture on the way to the shop.
Rory McIlroy has his eye on the ball when it comes to sponsors
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy is extremely choosy about who he does business with, it has been revealed.
Trio in touch with leaders
Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and David Lynn are all battling to win the Wells Fargo Championship - as tournament officials battled the weather in North Carolina.
Watney and Mickelson share lead
Nick Watney joined Phil Mickelson in a share of first place at the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina, but birthday boy Rory McIlroy fell three shots off the lead.
Padraig Harrington in U-turn on belly putters
Less than a year after calling for anchored putters to be banned, the three-time major winner Padraig Harrington switched to one in the Wells Fargo Championship.
McIlroy in the mix
Rory McIlroy returned to the scene of his first PGA Tour victory and put himself well in contention after day one of the Wells Fargo Championship in North Carolina.
Harrington swallows belly pride
Ten months after wishing anchored putters would swiftly be banned, Padraig Harrington used one in the opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship.
Harrington switches to belly putter
Less than a year after wishing anchored putters would swiftly be banned, three-time major winner Padraig Harrington has said he intends to use one in the Wells Fargo Championship which starts on Thursday.
Mood player Rory McIlroy seeks to exit trough
The chemistry of deer antler spray and its place on the list of banned substances in golf has had the game in a right old spin, which is good news for Rory McIlroy as it allows him to return to competitive action almost through a side door at Quail Hollow.
Rory McIlroy: I’ll decide who I represent at the Olympics
An angry Rory McIlroy has shot down any suggestion he must play golf for Ireland at the Olympics.
Relaid greens don't concern McIlroy
Rory McIlroy returns to the scene of his first PGA Tour victory this week, but a repeat of his spectacular closing 62 in 2010 might well be out of the question.
Veterans Trevino and Norman put golf chiefs in the dock
Thank heaven for men like Lee Trevino and Greg Norman and any others among golf's living icons prepared to stand up and tell it as it is.
Men-only golf clubs should not be allowed to host the Open
For the majority the issue is black and white: the exclusion of women from the membership of a golf club is plain wrong.
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