Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy looks frustrated after a missed putt

Rory McIlroy slips out of contention after eight-hole nightmare in India

Rory McIlroy plays a tee shot

Rory McIlroy four shots off the pace after weather-affected first day in India

Michael with his parents Anne and Conor while he was receiving treatment in Germany in 2022.

Galway launch for father's book that honours Michael's young life

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the 16th on day three of the 2026 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surre

Rory McIlroy salvages ‘frustrating day’ with 18th-hole eagle at Wentworth

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy tees off on day two of the 2026 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy bounces back with five-under par second round at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy plays out of a bunker

Rory McIlroy falters after strong start as Aaron Rai leads at Wentworth

Matt Fitzpatrick plays an iron shot during the Scottish Open

Matt Fitzpatrick ‘not comfortable’ over DP World Tour Championship in Dubai

Shane Lowry

Home favourite Shane Lowry takes four-shot lead into final day at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy reacts on the 18th green following day one of the Amgen Irish Open

Rory McIlroy content to be in contention after testing first day at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during a Pro-Am round at Trump International Golf Links Ireland, Doonbeg

Rory McIlroy believes DP World Tour can benefit from LIV Golf changes

Donald Trump and Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says ‘we’ll keep our heads down and play’ amid Donald Trump visit

The Open 2026 – Day Three – Royal Birkdale

Scottie Scheffler claims three-shot victory in Atlanta to secure FedEx Cup

Rory McIlroy walks at the Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy back in the hunt as Viktor Hovland leads way at Tour Championship

Justin Rose

Justin Rose moves into contention after superb second round at Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, speaks with Wyndham Clark as Clark wins the final round of the BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy fightback falters late on as Wyndham Clark wins BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy hits from the fifth tee during the third round of the 2026 BMW Championship in St. Louis

Rory McIlroy keeps BMW Championship hopes alive with strong third round

Rory McIlroy waves to the crowd on the 18th green

Rory McIlroy heads back to range after slipping off the pace at BMW Championship
McIlroy could only improve his total by one shot on Friday with a 69.
Press Association Sport Staff

Rory McIlroy watches his shot from the fifth tee during the first round of the 2026 BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy makes welcome return to form in first round of BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy during the second round of the 2026 St Jude Championship in Memphis

Rory McIlroy shares his goal for the BMW Championship after recent struggles

Scottie Scheffler competes at the Open

Scottie Scheffler surges into halfway lead at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Rory McIlroy during the first round of the 2026 St. Jude Championship

Rory McIlroy struggles on day one of St Jude Championship after poor finish

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy keen to assess where his game is during FedEx St Jude Championship

Top of the world! Cillian Hirst after his victory in the UK Kids Golf World Championships.

Meet Galway's youngest golf champ who won US Kids World Championship

Gerry Kelly

‘Much-loved’ broadcaster Gerry Kelly dies aged 77

Ryan Fox kisses the Claret Jug

Ryan Fox claims his maiden major title as birdie at the last seals Open triumph

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy to celebrate Masters win as he takes break after frustrating Open

Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood’s bid for home Open glory falters as Cameron Young sets mark

Tommy Fleetwood punches the air

Tommy Fleetwood gets Birkdale crowd fired up with opening 73-footer
The hometown hero began his final round of The Open with a spectacular birdie at the first hole.
Carl Markham, Press Association

Rory McIlroy tees off at The Open

Rory McIlroy facing uphill battle to charge into Open contention on final day

Rory McIlroy holds a putter

Rory McIlroy accuses Bryson DeChambeau of holding Open ‘hostage’ after penalty

Ryan Fox of New Zealand celebrates after holing a putt

The Open: Ryan Fox becomes latest player to equal men’s major record

Bryson DeChambeau is hoping to put controversy behind him and win the Open

Bryson DeChambeau back at Birkdale as he bids to banish rules controversy

Bryson DeCheambeau

Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ after two-shot penalty dents Open title chances

Rory McIlroy on the fourth green during his second round at The Open

A round with Rory: Hole-by-hole analysis of McIlroy’s bid to boost Open hopes

Lucas Herbert acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green after his 62

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns equal major championship record at Royal Birkdale

Rory McIlroy raises his putter during his second round at the Open

Rory McIlroy hopes fast start to third round can get him into Open contention

Lucas Herbert

The Open: Record-equalling Lucas Herbert surges up the leaderboard

Jackson Suber tees off at the first hole

The Open: Surprise leader Jackson Suber extends advantage on day two

Rory McIlroy blasts out of a bunker

Rory McIlroy hopes ‘benign’ conditions can get his Open challenge back on track

Rory McIlroy looks frustrated after the first day of the Open

Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’ on day one

Bryson DeChemabeau lines up a putt

Bryson DeChambeau’s strategy keeps him on the heels of surprise Open leader

Alex Fitzpatrick of England tees off at The Open

Alex Fitzpatrick aims to lifts England’s mood as Open starts at Royal Birkdale

A view from the first tee grandstand at Royal Birkdale

Local hero Matthew Baldwin opens play at sunlit Royal Birkdale

Rory McIlroy looks over a bunker with a flag in the foreground

Rory McIlroy feels baked Open course is ‘double-edged sword’ as strategies shift

Scottie Scheffler speaks with Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler unconcerned by legacy once ‘six feet under’

Jon Rahm raises his left arm

Jon Rahm ‘in a really good spot’ and hoping to land a third major

Rory McIlroy on day two of the Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy maintains share of the lead at Scottish Open

The Claret Jug positioned on top of a bunker in front of the Royal Birkdale clubhouse

Can Rory McIlroy find inspiration? Key talking points ahead of the 154th Open

Rory McIlroy tees off

Rory McIlroy shares Scottish Open lead after opening round

Rory McIlroy tees off in front of a Genesis Scottish Open sign

Rory McIlroy urges PGA to be careful with Scottish Open over proposed changes

Rory McIlroy tees off the 12th during a practice day ahead of the 2026 Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy making most of familiar surroundings as he gears up for Open

Paraguay France WCup Soccer

Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning

Novak Djokovic hits form to sweep aside Stefanos Tsitsipas

US Open Golf

Wyndham Clark says second US Open win is ‘redemption’

US Open Golf

Wyndham Clark survives final-round scare to win US Open at Shinnecock Hills

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Scottie Scheffler boosts grand slam bid as he closes on Wyndham Clark at US Open

Rory McIlroy in action at the US Open

Rory McIlroy makes strong start to third round in pursuit of US Open leader

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