Rory McIlroy
DP World TourBrian KeoghHero Dubai Desert Classic, Tom McKibbin, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Patrick Reed, David Puig

McIlroy California dreaming after worst finish for 17 years in Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy hopes to shake off the rust soon and build for his Masters defence after he recorded his worst finish for 17 years to finish 12 shots behind an imperious Patrick Reed in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

DP World TourBrian KeoghHero Dubai Desert Classic, Tom McKibbin, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Patrick Reed, David Puig
McIlroy California dreaming after worst finish for 17 years in Dubai Desert Classic
DP World TourBrian KeoghDubai Invitational, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Nacho Elvira, Padraig Harrington, Tom McKibbin

Lowry and McIlroy lurking as Elvira takes two-shot lead at Dubai Invitational

Shane Lowry overcame a slow start and made three birdies in his last 12 holes to grind out a one-under 70 and keep his victory hopes alive in the Dubai Invitational.

DP World TourBrian KeoghDubai Invitational, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Nacho Elvira, Padraig Harrington, Tom McKibbin
Lowry and McIlroy lurking as Elvira takes two-shot lead at Dubai Invitational
DP World TourBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubShane Lowry, Dubai Invitational, Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Tom McKibbin

Lowry eyes end to three-year victory drought in 2026

Shane Lowry will forever remember 2025 for his Ryder Cup heroics but he admits that getting another win and contending for a second major championship victory are the goals at the top of his wish list.

DP World TourBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubShane Lowry, Dubai Invitational, Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, Tom McKibbin
Lowry eyes end to three-year victory drought in 2026
Amateur golf, PGA, PGA TourBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubIrish Golf Writers' Association Awards, Irish Golf Writers’ Association, Rory McIlroy, Michael Bannon, Lauren Walsh, Anna Dawson, Stuart Grehan, Eamonn Darcy, Max Kennedy, Tom McKibbin, Sara Byrne

Rory McIlroy and Michael Bannon honoured by Irish Golf Writers' Association

Masters champion Rory McIlroy and his lifelong coach Michael Bannon have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in the annual Irish Golf Writers’ Association (IGWA) awards.

Amateur golf, PGA, PGA TourBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubIrish Golf Writers' Association Awards, Irish Golf Writers’ Association, Rory McIlroy, Michael Bannon, Lauren Walsh, Anna Dawson, Stuart Grehan, Eamonn Darcy, Max Kennedy, Tom McKibbin, Sara Byrne
Rory McIlroy and Michael Bannon honoured by Irish Golf Writers' Association
Ryder Cup, MajorsBrian KeoghBethpage State ParkShane Lowry, Ryder Cup, Adare Manor, The Golf Course at Adare Manor, Rory McIlroy

“It's all people want to talk about”— Shane Lowry still thinking about the putt that rocked the Ryder Cup

Shane Lowry is not about to rest on his laurels and says another Major, another Irish Open and more Ryder Cup glory in Adare are amongst his goals for the next two years.

Ryder Cup, MajorsBrian KeoghBethpage State ParkShane Lowry, Ryder Cup, Adare Manor, The Golf Course at Adare Manor, Rory McIlroy
“It's all people want to talk about”— Shane Lowry still thinking about the putt that rocked the Ryder Cup
DP World TourBrian KeoghRory McIlroy, Crown Australian Open, Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Daniel Rodrigues, Royal Melbourne

"I turned it on when I needed to" – McIlroy overcomes "fresh air" to keep Australian Open hopes alive

Rory McIlroy overcame a fresh air bogey that left him outside the cut line before he spectacularly birdied three of his last four holes to make the weekend in the Crown Australian Open.

DP World TourBrian KeoghRory McIlroy, Crown Australian Open, Min Woo Lee, Adam Scott, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Daniel Rodrigues, Royal Melbourne
"I turned it on when I needed to" – McIlroy overcomes "fresh air" to keep Australian Open hopes alive
DP World Tour, LPGA, PGA TourBrian KeoghQuail Hollow ClubTiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Hero World Challenge, Rory McIlroy, Crown Australian Open, Lauren Walsh, LPGA Q-Series, Nedbank Golf Challenge, Tom McKibbin

Scheffler inspired by Tiger Woods' passion to improve as he looks to 2026

Rory McIlroy winds up an unforgettable 2025 at the Crown Australian Open with another win on his mind and future major wins in his plans.

DP World Tour, LPGA, PGA TourBrian KeoghQuail Hollow ClubTiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Hero World Challenge, Rory McIlroy, Crown Australian Open, Lauren Walsh, LPGA Q-Series, Nedbank Golf Challenge, Tom McKibbin
Scheffler inspired by Tiger Woods' passion to improve as he looks to 2026
DP World Tour, MajorsBrian KeoghRoyal Melbourne, Kingston Heath, Rory McIlroy, Australian Open

"It’s probably not the best course in Melbourne" - McIlroy shocks locals ahead of Australian Open tilt

Rory McIlroy is never afraid to speak his mind, but he still surprised golfing aficionados with his views on the vaunted Royal Melbourne on the eve of this week’s Crown Australian Open.

DP World Tour, MajorsBrian KeoghRoyal Melbourne, Kingston Heath, Rory McIlroy, Australian Open
"It’s probably not the best course in Melbourne" - McIlroy shocks locals ahead of Australian Open tilt
Majors, PGA Tour, LIV Golf LeagueBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubRory McIlroy, Masters, LIV Golf, Erica Stoll

"Punch me if you ever hear me complaining about wearing the green jacket again" - McIlroy's plea to wife Erica

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has told his wife to "punch" him if she ever hears him complaining about having to wear the green jacket again.

Majors, PGA Tour, LIV Golf LeagueBrian KeoghAugusta National Golf ClubRory McIlroy, Masters, LIV Golf, Erica Stoll
"Punch me if you ever hear me complaining about wearing the green jacket again" - McIlroy's plea to wife Erica
DP World TourBrian KeoghJumeirah Golf EstatesDP World Tour Championship, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Harry Vardon Trophy

"It would be an amazing way to end the season" - Co-leader McIlroy eyes seventh Harry Vardon Trophy

Rory McIlroy birdied three of his last five holes to grab a share of the lead at the top of a packed leaderboard in the DP World Tour Championship and remain on course for his seventh Race to Dubai victory.

DP World TourBrian KeoghJumeirah Golf EstatesDP World Tour Championship, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, Harry Vardon Trophy
"It would be an amazing way to end the season" - Co-leader McIlroy eyes seventh Harry Vardon Trophy
DP World Tour, LPGA, PGA TourBrian KeoghOakmont Country ClubDP World Tour Championship, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Tom McKibbin, Leona Maguire, The Annika, Seamus Power, Butterfield Bermuda Championship

McIlroy strengthens Race to Dubai position after opening 66 in Dubai

Rory McIlroy continued his seemingly inexorable march towards his seventh Race to Dubai crown by opening with a facile six-under 66 in the DP World Tour Championship.

DP World Tour, LPGA, PGA TourBrian KeoghOakmont Country ClubDP World Tour Championship, Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Tom McKibbin, Leona Maguire, The Annika, Seamus Power, Butterfield Bermuda Championship
McIlroy strengthens Race to Dubai position after opening 66 in Dubai
DP World TourBrian KeoghOakmont Country ClubRory McIlroy, DP World Tour Championship, Race to Dubai, Harry Vardon Trophy

"I don't think my desire's gone” — McIlroy readjusting focus after dream year

Rory McIlroy might have made all his golfing dreams come true this year, but he insists he still has a focused desire to add more glorious chapters to his golfing story.

DP World TourBrian KeoghOakmont Country ClubRory McIlroy, DP World Tour Championship, Race to Dubai, Harry Vardon Trophy
"I don't think my desire's gone” — McIlroy readjusting focus after dream year
DP World TourBrian KeoghOakmont Country ClubAbu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Aaron Rai

“This was a great confidence-builder for Dubai” — McIlroy blasts stunning 62 to finish joint third in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy showed just why he's considered the most exciting player in the game when he blasted a ten-under 62 to threaten the leaders before finishing tied for third behind playoff winner Aaron Rai in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

DP World TourBrian KeoghOakmont Country ClubAbu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Aaron Rai
“This was a great confidence-builder for Dubai” — McIlroy blasts stunning 62 to finish joint third in Abu Dhabi
DP World Tour, Ladies European TourBrian KeoghYas Links Golf CourseAaron Rai, Nicolai Hojgaard, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Lauren Walsh, Aramco China Championship

Lowry and McIlroy playing catch-up as hot scoring continues in Abu Dhabi

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy saw their hopes fade in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on another day of red-hot scoring at Yas Links.

DP World Tour, Ladies European TourBrian KeoghYas Links Golf CourseAaron Rai, Nicolai Hojgaard, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Lauren Walsh, Aramco China Championship
Lowry and McIlroy playing catch-up as hot scoring continues in Abu Dhabi
Books, MajorsBrian KeoghDermot Gilleece, Harry Bradshaw, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington, Christy O'Connor Snr., Fred Daly, Michael Moran, The Open, Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke

Book review: Playing the long game in Irish golf

In 1972, Chinese premier Zhou Enlai was asked about the impact of the French Revolution. "Too early to say," he replied.

Books, MajorsBrian KeoghDermot Gilleece, Harry Bradshaw, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington, Christy O'Connor Snr., Fred Daly, Michael Moran, The Open, Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke
Book review: Playing the long game in Irish golf