Rory McIlroy

The Irish pair beat American duo Martin Trainer and Chad Ramey after both teams finished on 25 under par.

Zurich Classic of New Orleans R2

Zurich Classic of New Orleans R1

Details of some of the key holes at the 2024 PGA Championship venue; Valhalla Golf Club

McIlroy has been among the staunchest critics of the Saudi-funded breakaway.

McIlroy’s birdie-free second round of 77 took an incredible six hours and two minutes to complete.

McIlroy, carded four birdies and three bogeys in his lowest opening round since 2018.

Nicklaus said he believed McIlroy would win the Masters at some point.

World number one Scottie Scheffler is the favourite to triumph at Augusta.

McIlroy has won four majors but needs a win at Augusta to complete the set.

The world number two finished second behind Scottie Scheffler in 2022 thanks to a thrilling final round of 64.

Rahm is bidding to become just the fourth player to win back-to-back green jackets.

McIlroy seeks advice from Butch Harmon as he sets his sights on the Masters to complete a career grand slam.

McIlroy continues his pursuit of the elusive Masters title.

McIlroy is eight shots behind leader Wyndham Clark at the midway point at Sawgrass.

There was a lengthy discussion with playing partners Viktor Hovland and Jordan Spieth after McIlroy found water at the seventh.

McIlroy will have yet another attempt at the career grand slam at the Masters, where he has seven top 10s.

McIlroy has been one of the strongest advocates for the PGA and European Tours in recent years.

Bud Cauley leads the way on 11 under par, with fellow American Austin Eckroat and South Africa’s Garrick Higgo one shot behind.

McIlroy is three shots off the opening-round pace set by Chad Ramey and SH Kim.