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Brooks Koepka shakes hands with Jon Rahm

‘Act like a child’ – Brooks Koepka takes aim at Jon Rahm as US struggle in Rome

Europe built a five-point lead after the opening day of the Ryder Cup.

Luke Donald

Ryder Cup day one: Record-equalling start is fantastic news for Europe

The hosts claimed a record-equalling five-point lead.

Justin Rose celebrates on the 18th after halving the hole to leave Europe with a five-point lead over the United States

Europe storm into record-equalling five-point lead on first day of Ryder Cup

The home side swept an opening session for the first time.

Ryder Cup

Europe dreams as Fleetwood Mac helps them to hot start

One fan shouted “you stink Scottie” as the American took his first shot on the opening hole in Rome.

Pain of missing Ryder Cup will hit home now with LIV rebels – Rory McIlroy

Pain of missing Ryder Cup will hit home now with LIV rebels – Rory McIlroy

McIlroy is making his seventh Ryder Cup appearance in Rome.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy much prefers Europe’s Ryder Cup build-up to ‘well rested’ USA team

Only three of the American side have played competitively since the end of August

BMW PGA Championship 2023 R2 - Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy holds his nerve with birdie amid farcical scenes at Wentworth

An 80-minute due to early morning fog caused problems later on at the BMW PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy recovers from 16th-hole drama to move into contention at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy recovers from 16th-hole drama to move into contention at Irish Open

McIlroy will head into the final round two shots off the lead.

Rory McIlroy

Shubhankar Sharma and Jordan Smith lead Irish Open as Rory McIlroy slips back

McIlroy is eight shots behind the 13-under-par tally recorded by the pacesetters.

Horizon Irish Open 2023 – Day One – The K Club

Rory McIlroy: Late birdies glossed over a pretty average day at Irish Open

McIlroy won the title the last time it was staged at The K Club in 2016.

Tour Championship Golf

Rory McIlroy three behind lead despite muscle spasms leading into tournament

McIlroy said he is ‘over the moon’ to be placed where he is.

BMW Championship Golf

Rory McIlroy and Brian Harman in front after opening round of BMW Championship

The pair lead by one from a six-strong chasing pack which includes England’s Matt Fitzpatrick.

Rory McIlroy turns attention to Ryder Cup as wait for fifth major continues

Rory McIlroy turns attention to Ryder Cup as wait for fifth major continues

The Northern Irishman was unable to reproduce his best form at Royal Liverpool as he finished seven shots behind American Brian Harman.

Open Championship - McIlroy's Mission

McIlroy’s Mission

Trailing by nine, the four-time major winner needs a serious climb with 36 holes to go. M. James Ward examines the battle that lies ahead…

Rory McIlroy feels he still has chance of winning 151st Open despite Friday’s 70

Rory McIlroy feels he still has chance of winning 151st Open despite Friday’s 70

The world number two did not build significantly on his level-par opening round.

Brian Harman

Brian Harman sets Open pace as Rory McIlroy and Max Homa start well

Harman racked up four successive birdies to charge into the second-round lead.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy out to climb Open leaderboard after first-round fightback

McIlroy lay five shots off the lead after day one.

Rory McIlroy tries to escape a bunker

Rory McIlroy has a spring in his step after fighting finish to first round

The Northern Irishman was positive despite a frustrating start to his latest quest to reclaim the Claret Jug.

Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait

Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers is hoping for a dramatic climax to the tournament on Sunday.

Ten to watch at Royal Liverpool - Rory McIlroy

Ten to watch at Royal Liverpool

The 151st Open Championship commences Thursday. M. James Ward outlines the key players who expect to contend this week with only one golfer going home…