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sports19 days ago•12 min saved

Spaun holds advantage as McIlroy charges at Wentworth in BMW PGA final

JJ Spaun sits at 16-under and holds the lead going into the final holes of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, with Aaron Rai (15-under in the clubhouse) and Rory McIlroy among the chasing pack at about 15-under. McIlroy launches a late rally, birdieing the 18th to join the leaders after Elvira had earlier led, while Matt Fitzpatrick and Ryan Fox sit at 14-under and Adam Scott, others around 13-14-under as BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra carries the closing stages.

via BBC|

#golf #mcilroy #pga-championship

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Hovland Holds Narrow Lead Into Tour Championship Final Round

Viktor Hovland extended his lead to 15-under with a 65, one stroke clear of the field entering Sunday’s Tour Championship final round, while Rory McIlroy blasted a 63 to sit five behind and Scottie Scheffler at 12-under in pursuit as the FedEx Cup title remains up for grabs in Atlanta.

via BBC|

#fedex-cup #hovland #mcilroy

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Scheffler Downplays Personal Feud as McIlroy–DeChambeau Rivalry Heats Up After The Open

Scottie Scheffler weighed in on the growing McIlroy–DeChambeau rivalry after The Open, defending DeChambeau amid a controversial two‑stroke penalty and a threatened withdrawal, while McIlroy criticized him as performative and not worth defending. Scheffler urged that in golf rivalries are more about the competition with the course than personal jabs, with tensions and future Ryder Cup‑style matchups likely to keep the storyline alive.

via Fox News|

#dechambeau #golf-rivalry #mcilroy

sports4 months ago•7 min saved

McIlroy eyes a weekend run as crowded PGA leaderboard keeps title within reach

Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free 67 to stay five behind co-leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley at Aronimink, as a tightly bunched 36-hole leaderboard and tough pin positions set up a wide-open PGA Championship for anyone who makes the cut.

via Golf Channel|

#aronimink #golf #leaderboard

sports4 months ago•8 min saved

Scheffler Aims for Back-to-Back PGA Title as Model Sees Aronimink Showdown

CBS Sports outlines the 2026 PGA Championship odds at Aronimink, led by Scottie Scheffler at +480 with Rory McIlroy (+950) and Cameron Young (+1200) among top contenders; SportsLine's predictive model, credited with nailing 17 majors, expects Scheffler to chase back-to-back PGA titles, notes McIlroy's major-form edge, and highlights Aronimink's fast greens while flagging Young as a longer shot.

via CBS Sports|

#aronimink #golf #mcilroy

sports5 months ago•4 min saved

McIlroy seals Augusta repeat, joins Woods as back-to-back Masters champ

Rory McIlroy defended his Masters title at Augusta, finishing 12-under 276 to win by one stroke over Scottie Scheffler and becoming only the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles (the first since Tiger Woods in 2001–02); the victory also gives him his sixth major, tying Nick Faldo for the most by a European in the modern era.

via Al Jazeera|

#augusta-national #back-to-back #golf

sports6 months ago•0 min saved

McIlroy Secures Back-to-Back Masters in Narrow Finish

Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters, closing with a bogey on the final hole to edge Scottie Scheffler by one stroke and join Nicklaus, Faldo and Woods as the only players to win Augusta back-to-back.

via Sports Illustrated|

#back-to-back #golf #masters

sports6 months ago•5 min saved

Masters Saturday Looms as McIlroy Seeks to Silence the Nerves

With Rory McIlroy carrying a six-shot lead into Masters weekend, Saturday’s third round is framed as the pivotal moment that could reshape the leaderboard and push him toward a historic two-peat, as players chase a potential comeback and Augusta’s famously dramatic pressure.

via The New York Times|

#augusta-national #golf #masters

sports6 months ago•5 min saved

McIlroy builds a commanding six-shot lead at the Masters halfway

Rory McIlroy shot 65 to reach 12-under and open a six-shot lead at the Masters halfway point, setting a new 36-hole record as a crowded chase develops behind him with Patrick Reed, Sam Burns, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton among the contenders; the day also brought storylines around Koepka, DeChambeau and Li Haotong as the field fights for position ahead of the weekend.

via The Guardian|

#golf #halfway #leaderboard

sports6 months ago•15 min saved

Loaded Masters Field Sets Stage for Scheffler, McIlroy and DeChambeau

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau headline a star-studded Masters field at Augusta National as players take part in practice rounds ahead of the tournament.

via AP News|

#dechambeau #golf #masters

sports7 months ago•17 min saved

McIlroy laments Rahm's snub of a generous European peace gesture

Rory McIlroy says Jon Rahm rejected a generous peace offering from Europe, calling it a shame for the European team as tensions surrounding major events like the Ryder Cup linger.

via AP News|

#european-tour #golf #mcilroy

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Ryder Cup Controversies and Highlights: Apologies, Fan Incidents, and Key Matchups

A comedian employed to warm up the crowd at the Ryder Cup apologized and stepped down after leading a foul-mouthed chant targeting Rory McIlroy, which contributed to a toxic atmosphere that required police intervention; McIlroy responded with professionalism, winning his matches despite the hostile environment.

via The Guardian|

#apology #chant #crowd-behavior

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Open Championship 2025: Scheffler Leads Betting Odds and Expert Picks

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite (+550) to win the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, with Rory McIlroy (+750) as the second favorite. Other top contenders include Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, with various betting options available for scores, margins, and specific outcomes.

via ESPN|

#betting-odds #golf #mcilroy