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McIlroy backs PGA Tour's bold match-play Tour Championship, eyes historic venues
sports6 hours ago

McIlroy backs PGA Tour's bold match-play Tour Championship, eyes historic venues

Rory McIlroy praised the PGA Tour's plan to move the Tour Championship to a two-week, match-play format in 2028, calling it a bold ‘big swing’ that fans have wanted and applauding the idea of separating the season-long champion from the Tour Championship. He highlighted the potential to host iconic, historic courses with a smaller crowd footprint, mentioning Merion, the Olympic Club, and Baltusrol as possibilities (Pine Valley was noted as a dream but unlikely). While he has a minor worry about engagement in the loser's bracket, the overall sentiment is positive, emphasizing greater postseason stakes and TV appeal through a format that could reframe the Tour’s finale.

via CBS Sports|
#match-play#pga-tour#rory-mcilroy
Clark's BMW Triumph Ties Victory to Rory Rivalry and Betting
sports10 hours ago

Clark's BMW Triumph Ties Victory to Rory Rivalry and Betting

Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship in St. Louis, closing with three straight birdies to beat Rory McIlroy by three strokes after a rocky final round. Clark said fans jeered him for two reasons—some rooting for Rory and others betting on him—and he embraced his underdog role. McIlroy praised his character, and the piece also notes chatter about a potential 'villain' persona linked to Clark’s past on-course incidents.

via hitc.com|
#betting#bmw-championship#fans
Clark uses late surge and pressure putt to edge McIlroy at BMW Championship
sports12 hours ago

Clark uses late surge and pressure putt to edge McIlroy at BMW Championship

Wyndham Clark overcame an early struggle to shoot 70 and beat Rory McIlroy by four at the BMW Championship, capped by three late birdies. Clark described using strategic gamesmanship on the decisive 16th hole—choosing a high-iron shot and applying pressure with a made putt—after McIlroy briefly led with a birdie on 11. He also references a similar moment in a 2025 Masters pairing between McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau as part of the broader competitive dynamic.

via hitc.com|
#bmw-championship#gamesmanship#golf
McIlroy lauds Bellerive crowds as BMW Championship heads into weekend
sports3 days ago

McIlroy lauds Bellerive crowds as BMW Championship heads into weekend

Rory McIlroy shot 69 in the BMW Championship’s second round at Bellerive, moving to one-under for the day and seven-under overall, two behind the leader heading into the weekend. He praised the crowd’s energy, calling them amazing and comparing the atmosphere to his 2018 PGA experience at Bellerive. On day two, he ranked fourth off the tee and eighth in putting, but struggled with iron play, chipping, and around-the-green work, ranking 39th and 41st in those areas respectively. If he irons out those gaps, he has a real chance to contend as the weekend approaches.”,

via hitc.com|
#bellerive#bmw-championship#crowds
McIlroy: Returning to the PGA Tour Won’t Be Easy as LIV Falters
sports4 days ago

McIlroy: Returning to the PGA Tour Won’t Be Easy as LIV Falters

As LIV Golf’s funding issues threaten its future, Rory McIlroy says he doesn’t take satisfaction in people losing jobs and maintains LIV hasn’t been good for the game. In BMW Championship remarks, he also weighed in on Phil Mickelson and warned that stars like Bryson DeChambeau (and Jon Rahm) won’t be welcomed back to the PGA Tour straight away, noting that returning-member deals (and the path back) may not be as favorable as Brooks Koepka’s and could be a tough road.

via hitc.com|
#bryson-dechambeau#liv-golf#pga-tour
McIlroy questions LIV value as possible returns loom over PGA Tour
sports5 days ago

McIlroy questions LIV value as possible returns loom over PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy suggested LIV Golf stars would face a tough, possibly delayed return to the PGA Tour and questioned what value they brought to LIV; he emphasized the PGA Tour remains the best platform for top golfers, noted that the Brooks Koepka precedent may not apply again, and highlighted LIV’s ongoing struggles while the PGA Tour touts rising ratings and a forthcoming Championship Series aimed at strengthening golf’s future.

via Awful Announcing|
#brooks-koepka#jon-rahm#liv-golf
McIlroy grabs BMW Championship lead after late surge
sports5 days ago

McIlroy grabs BMW Championship lead after late surge

Rory McIlroy shot six-under 66 to take the clubhouse lead in round one of the BMW Championship, saying a bit of good work with swing coach Michael Bannon and caddie Harry Diamond helped him rediscover form. After turning two-under, he birdied the 13th and closed with three of the last four holes, joining Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, JJ Spaun and Chris Gotterup at six-under. Ryo Hisatsune was five-under, with Alex Fitzpatrick, Michael Thorbjornsen and Ludvig Aberg on four-under in a crowded leaderboard; Scottie Scheffler, the world No.1 and defending champion, bogeyed early as he lagged behind after a rough start, while Robert MacIntyre was two-under after withdrawing from St Jude earlier in the week.

via BBC|
#bmw-championship#golf#leaderboard
McIlroy delivers blunt take as LIV stars eye PGA Tour comeback
sports5 days ago

McIlroy delivers blunt take as LIV stars eye PGA Tour comeback

Rory McIlroy said LIV Golf stars considering a return to the PGA Tour would face a tough road, arguing the Tour is in a strong position and that any return deal wouldn't be as favorable as Brooks Koepka's. The piece also notes LIV's funding changes, a reduced final purse, and speculation about big names like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau potentially boosting the PGA Tour, while Scottie Scheffler suggests penalties for defectors but would welcome them back.

via New York Post|
#bryson-dechambeau#liv-golf#pga-tour
McIlroy: Scheffler’s dominance could leave the field in the dust for Player of the Year
sports5 days ago

McIlroy: Scheffler’s dominance could leave the field in the dust for Player of the Year

Rory McIlroy said he isn’t a legitimate threat for the 2026 Player of the Year, joking that Scottie Scheffler’s dominance makes the field look ‘hopeless’ after Scheffler’s eight‑shot win at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. McIlroy finished 66th in Memphis, while Scheffler notched his 21st PGA Tour win (and second this year), pushing career earnings to about $119 million—near Tiger Woods’ all‑time record. The remark underscores Scheffler’s clear lead in the season and McIlroy’s tempered optimism about overtaking him.

via New York Post|
#golf#pga-tour#player-of-the-year
McIlroy Questions the Value of LIV Comebacks to the PGA Tour
golf6 days ago

McIlroy Questions the Value of LIV Comebacks to the PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy suggested LIV Golf players might return to the PGA Tour someday, but questioned what value they’d add, as LIV faces canceled events, bankruptcy rumors, and a PGL lawsuit. The piece notes Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour with conditions and that other big LIV departures were offered similar terms, highlighting uncertainty over LIV’s future and potential reentry paths for its stars.

via Bleacher Report|
#bankruptcy-rumors#brooks-koepka#golf