Rory McIlroy calls himself golf’s ‘Nearly Man’ after medal chance slips
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Rory McIlroy calls himself golf’s ‘Nearly Man’ after medal chance slips

Rory McIlroy’s streak of near-misses continued on Sunday during the final round of the Olympic golf tournament. Despite a strong comeback, McIlroy’s efforts fell short when he hit his second shot into the water on the par-4 15th hole, resulting in a double bogey. At the time, McIlroy had made five consecutive birdies on the…

Rahm stuns golf with ‘choke of the year’ to blow gold
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Rahm stuns golf with ‘choke of the year’ to blow gold

Australia’s Jason Day performed impressively, securing ninth place on the leaderboard. The dramatic downfall of Jon Rahm, last year’s Masters champion who shocked the golf world in December by joining LIV Golf for $900 million despite previously criticizing the breakaway league, was a major talking point. “I’m gonna put that down as one of the…

Scottie Scheffler steals gold medal following Jon Rahm’s collapse
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Scottie Scheffler steals gold medal following Jon Rahm’s collapse

Scottie Scheffler clinched the gold medal after Jon Rahm’s dramatic collapse in the final round. Rahm, who started Sunday with a share of the lead at 14-under, seemed poised for victory after birdying six of the first ten holes. However, his fortunes changed drastically with a bogey on the 11th, followed by another bogey on…

The reason Tom Kim may have been crying after losing in Olympic golf
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The reason Tom Kim may have been crying after losing in Olympic golf

Tom Kim narrowly missed out on an Olympic golf medal on Sunday, an emotional experience for reasons many might not fully understand. The 22-year-old South Korean golfer shot a 68 in his final round at Le Golf National in Paris, finishing eighth in the tournament at 13-under par. A podium finish would have exempted him…

Rory McIlroy: “Holy s—, what just happened?
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Rory McIlroy: “Holy s—, what just happened?

Rory McIlroy shared his thoughts on the Olympics after narrowly missing a medal at Le Golf National in Paris. McIlroy was aiming for a gold medal in the men’s Olympic golf competition but encountered a critical error on the 15th hole. Starting the final round with a challenging position, McIlroy began strong with a birdie…

Scottie Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller in Paris
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Scottie Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller in Paris

Scottie Scheffler capped off his remarkable season by winning an Olympic gold medal in a thrilling competition at Le Golf National. The world’s No. 1 golfer and six-time PGA Tour winner this year surged from four shots behind with a 9-under 62 to secure the victory, keeping the 30,000 fans on edge during a wild…

Rory McIlroy gives unusually brutal response to PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger question
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Rory McIlroy gives unusually brutal response to PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger question

Rory McIlroy, once a prominent figure on the PGA Tour’s sub-transaction committee during its negotiations with LIV Golf and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, has revealed he is currently out of touch with the latest developments regarding their merger talks. This disclosure comes in the wake of the surprising news that, following…

Xander Schauffele sums up Olympics difference to PGA Tour and LIV Golf in 14-word comment
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Xander Schauffele sums up Olympics difference to PGA Tour and LIV Golf in 14-word comment

Golf star Xander Schauffele has expressed that the desire to secure a top-three finish at the Olympic Games is even more intense for golfers than in traditional tournaments. The Californian, who has already triumphed at The Open and the PGA Championship this year, is aiming to add another Olympic gold to his accolades. Schauffele, 30,…

Xander Schauffele sums up Olympics with claim about PGA Tour and LIV Golf stars
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Xander Schauffele sums up Olympics with claim about PGA Tour and LIV Golf stars

Xander Schauffele, an acclaimed golfer with two major wins and nine PGA Tour victories, has emphasized the unique prestige of the Olympic Games within the golfing community. Schauffele, who recently secured victories at The Open and The PGA Championship, highlighted that the Olympic competition holds a special place for both PGA Tour and LIV Golf…

Rory McIlroy’s unexpected Olympics golf confession speaks volumes
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Rory McIlroy’s unexpected Olympics golf confession speaks volumes

After narrowly missing out on the podium in Tokyo, Rory McIlroy is now in contention to medal at the Paris Olympics, thoroughly enjoying the experience. With three rounds of Olympic golf completed, Spain’s Jon Rahm and Team USA’s Xander Schauffele, both having won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship, are vying for the gold…