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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Jack Nicklaus Speaks Out on Rory McIlroy’s ‘Surprise’ No-Show at Memorial
Rory McIlroy’s decision to skip the Memorial Tournament has been the talk of the town in the days leading up to the event. This decision has raised eyebrows for many reasons, including the fact that the tournament is hosted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Who better than the 18-time major champion himself to discuss what […]
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Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy Share Awkward PGA Championship Exchange
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau came face-to-face for the first time since their final-round pairing at the Masters, but it was more awkward than anything. Amidst all the excitement of McIlroy finishing off the career grand slam last month at Augusta, DeChambeau told the media immediately after their final round together that McIlroy refused to […]
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PGA Championship: Bryson DeChambeau Wants Another Rory McIlroy Duel
Bryson DeChambeau is undeniably one of the best golfers on the planet. He is a two-time U.S. Open champion and nearly captured his first Masters title last month. He played in the final round with Rory McIlroy, looking to edge out the World No. 2 on that fateful Sunday. Ultimately, McIlroy bested DeChambeau and the […]
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Rory McIlroy Drops PGA Championship Warning amid Truist Finish
The PGA Tour was in Philadelphia this week for the Truist Championship (formerly Wells Fargo). Rory McIlroy was the defending champion when this tournament was played at Quail Hollow last year. With the that venue set to host the PGA Championship next week, the Truist was moved to the Philadelphia Cricket Club – Wissahickon Course. […]
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Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry Crumble at Zurich Classic, Unlikely Heroes Emerge
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry entered Sunday’s final round of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans hoping to defend their title from last year. The Irish duo won the only team-tournament on Tour in 2024 in a playoff. Instead, a pair of unlikely golf heroes emerged victorious. Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin took […]
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Rory McIlroy Earns Eye-Popping GOAT Ranking from Sir Nick Faldo
The echoes of Rory McIlroy’s spectacular victory at the Masters Tournament continue to reverberate, even as the world of golf has moved on. After all, it’s not every day that a player completes golf’s Grand Slam by winning the sport’s most iconic tournament for the first time in 17 attempts. The result has sparked debate […]
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