Rory McIlroy Out-Dueled by Unknown PGA Tour Pro at Scottish Open
By Julio Cesar Valdera Morales is a Newsweek contributor based in Spain. His focus is golf as well as politics and economics. Julio has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously practiced law. Julio earned his Masters Degree at the University of Havana. You can get in touch with Julio by emailing j.morales@newsweek.com. Julio […]
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Rory McIlroy Uses Voodoo Magic on Keegan Bradley, Team USA for Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy has been a European team staple for the Ryder Cup since his debut in 2010. Although he has not held the European captaincy role, the five-time major winner is one of the team’s leading figures. After his second round at the Genesis Scottish Open, McIlroy put some voodoo magic out in the universe […]
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Scottish Open: Rory McIlroy Grinds Through “Scrappy Start” to Stay in Contention
“Golf is hard” is probably the most popular phrase among fans of the sport, and even top players are no exception. So it’s no surprise that a star like Rory McIlroy didn’t soften his performance during the first round of the Scottish Open: “It was a scrappy start,” he summed it up. It’s fair to […]
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Rory McIlroy’s Haircut at Scottish Open Has Fans Wondering if Poppy Cut It
Say goodbye to Rory McIlroy’s curly hair because he shaved it off ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open. The Northern Irishman unveiled a new cut on Wednesday morning, and it made many fans do a double-take. A few golf outlets tweeted out the photo, and it is among the many reasons the five-time major winner […]
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PGA Tour Pro Give Surprising Impression of Young Rory McIlroy
With the Scottish Open just days away and the Open Championship around the corner, PGA Tour is heating up. And Rory McIlroy is back where it all began, Royal Portrush. Just days ago, McIlroy was spotted visiting the course. But while the grand slam winner sharpens his game for a potential comeback on home soil, […]
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Rory McIlroy Quips Media with ‘Report Birdies and Bogeys’ at Travelers
It looks like the golf media won’t let Rory McIlroy drop the topic of his feud with the press. After the first round of the Travelers Championship, the Northern Irishman showed up to answer reporters’ questions, and the topic came up again, even taking a novel approach. McIlroy was asked about the role he believes […]
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Rory McIlroy Expresses Frustration with Media, ‘Do What I Want’
By Troy Finnegan is a Newsweek contributor based in Colorado. His focus is golf, football and basketball. Troy has been with Newsweek since February 2025 and also writes for ClutchPoints. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. You can get in touch with Troy by emailing t.finnegan@newsweek.com. Troy Finnegan Contributing Sports Writer […]
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Rory McIlroy Clowned by U.S. Open Fans amid Brutal Performance
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is among the biggest victims of that monster that goes by the name of Oakmont Country Club. The Northern Irishman shot a not very flattering 4-over 74 in the first round of the 2025 US Open, and his performance has only worsened during the second round. McIlroy carded a 4-over […]
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Rory McIlroy to Face the Music at PGA Tour RBC Canadian Open
Amid the excitement surrounding the final round of the Memorial Tournament, Rory McIlroy is back in the news, even though he is not competing. On Sunday, it was announced that the Northern Irishman will hold a press conference next Wednesday as part of the activities leading up to the RBC Canadian Open. Naturally, this isn’t […]
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PGA Tour Brass Defends Rory McIlroy’s Choice to Skip The Memorial
It is a special week on the PGA Tour. The world’s best golfers have descended upon Muirfield Village in Ohio for the Memorial Tournament. Well, most of the world’s best are playing. Rory McIlroy turned heads when he decided to skip the tournament for the first time in nine years. Nicklaus acknowledged even he was […]
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