Rory McIlroy has been a vocal critic of former PGA golfers who left for LIV Golf, but he now expresses regret over his intense involvement in the conflict between the two tours. “In hindsight, I wish I hadn’t gotten as deeply involved in it,” McIlroy said Wednesday at Hamilton Golf & Country Club. “I hold…
It was one of those news drops that golf fans will never forget. On June 6, 2023, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced a “framework agreement” to merge their business entities after weeks of secret negotiations. The PGA Tour, with roots stretching back over a century, and LIV Golf, an upstart league launched in…
The final qualifying events for this year’s US Open at Pinehurst No. 2 are set to take place on Monday across ten venues in North America. Known as the “longest day in golf,” this day sees both professionals and amateurs vying for the remaining spots in the third men’s Major of the year through 36-hole…
Rory McIlroy’s caddie is his best friend, Harry Diamond. The two grew up together in Holywood, Co Down. Although another friend, Niall O’Connor, briefly took over caddying duties in 2022, helping McIlroy win the RBC Canadian Open, Diamond soon returned to the role. O’Connor, who met McIlroy in his late teens and has a background…
Returning to Hamilton Golf & Country Club for the first time in five years, the 2024 RBC Canadian Open commenced with an impressive start. Sam Burns and Sean O’Hair initially led the morning rounds with 7-under 63s, but David Skinns surged ahead in the afternoon with a remarkable 62. Big names like Rory McIlroy and…
Rory McIlroy joined the golf world in mourning the tragic death of Grayson Murray, who died by suicide at the age of 30 on Saturday, May 25. McIlroy and Murray, who had a tumultuous relationship, were both part of a tense meeting last year with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and about 100 golfers. The…
Scottie Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer in the world, recently celebrated a significant milestone: becoming a father. In May 2024, he and his wife, Meredith, welcomed their first child, a son named Bennett, amid the PGA Championship Tour. Scheffler expressed his joy and the indescribable feelings of being a first-time dad in April, sharing his excitement…
Rory McIlroy has astonishingly disclosed that he was hungover during his first round at the RBC Canadian Open, following a celebration for his caddie’s birthday the previous night. Despite feeling “groggy,” McIlroy managed to shoot an impressive four-under 66, finishing the day tied for third place. Starting off slowly, McIlroy didn’t make any birdies on…
Rory McIlroy began the RBC Canadian Open with a strong performance, shooting a flawless 4-under 66, which places him in early contention. Starting on the 10th hole, McIlroy played a level-par 35 on the front nine, but he rallied with birdies on holes 1, 5, 7, and 8. This solid start sees him just three…
In a poignant reflection, golfer Carter Jenkins recounted his last conversation with childhood friend Grayson Murray, held at their familiar haunt, Wildwood Green Golf Club in Raleigh, North Carolina. They casually discussed the Masters and the US Open, in what Jenkins described as a typical exchange. “It was just casual conversation, the usual back and…