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Rory McIlroy

World-famous golfer from Holywood, Co Down, who has won two Majors – the 2011 US Open and the 2012 PGA Championship. Born in 1989, he was part of the European team which won the Ryder Cup in 2010 and 2012. Has been rated as one of the most marketable sportsmen in the world and, in 2013, signed a major sponsorship deal with Nike.

Jon Rahm's LIV Golf comments as Masters champion linked to Saudi league
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Jon Rahm is one of a number of big-name players who opted to stay loyal to the PGA Tour following the emergence of LIV Golf, but reports suggest the Spaniard may be considering a change of heart
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Aberg a future star in the making as Irish golf looks to young guns to make waves
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While the country's top pros had a solid year by and large, Gary Murphy argues in his last column of 2023 that apart from the presence of the hugely promising Tom McKibbin the lack of talented youth breaking through at DP World Tour level is a concern
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Recalled LIV Golf star's wife called on Rory McIlroy to be "punched in the face"
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Rory McIlroy has emerged as one of LIV Golf's biggest critics over the past year, and the wife of breakaway league star Pat Perez is clearly not a fan of the Northern Irishman
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods’ indoor golf venture delayed following damage to venue
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The venue in Florida means the golf tournament will be postponed to 2025
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LIV Golf star Ian Poulter reunites with PGA Tour rival as merger grows closer
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Ian Poulter became one of the marque names to join the LIV Golf setup when making the move last June, leaving behind both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour in favour of the breakaway league
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Ryder Cup star opens up on partying with Michael Jordan and Rory McIlroy
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Shane Lowry played a starring role in Europe's Ryder Cup victory over the United States last month, and the Irishman has revealed he partied alongside NBA great Michael Jordan in the aftermath
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Rory McIlroy wants to follow Tiger Woods example with warning for rivals
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Rory McIlroy clinched his sixth Race to Dubai title this weekend and he is not resting on his laurels as he aims to defend the crown and add to his major haul in 2024
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Rory McIlroy closing in on golfing history after latest implausible achievement
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After winning another Race to Dubai title on the DP World Tour, Rory McIlroy now has his sights set on writing his name into the record books over the coming years
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods could face lengthy setback after dome collapse
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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's innovative golf league TGL was set to launch in January, but this could well be pushed back after the roof of their purpose-built arena fell through earlier this week
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Rory McIlroy makes honest admission over Dubai prep with DP World Tour title already won
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Rory McIlroy won the Race to Dubai crown early without having to take to compete last Sunday, but the Northern Irishman admitted to not being at his best at this week's DP World Tour Championship
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Shane Lowry makes a move up leaderboard as Rory McIlroy struggles in Dubai
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McIlroy, who has already secured the Race to Dubai title, could only add a 72 to his opening 71 to lie 10 shots off the pace
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Rory McIlroy's LIV Golf stance after resigning from PGA Tour role
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Rory McIlroy decided to quit the PGA Tour's Policy Board earlier this week, with the American-based circuit continuing to negotiate with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia
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Rory McIlroy reveals reason behind quitting PGA Tour role as LIV Golf merger looms
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Rory McIlroy has played a huge off-course role for the PGA Tour over the past year, but the former world No. 1 has opted to resign from his role on the the circuit's Policy Board
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Rory McIlroy explains surprise decision to leave PGA Tour’s policy board after eventful opening round in Dubai
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The Holywood man cited professional and personal commitments for standing down as a player-director in a letter sent to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan
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"Fat man" beats Cristiano Ronaldo, Rory McIlroy and Conor McGregor to sexiest man in sport
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Cristiano Ronaldo will be surprised to hear he isn't the sexiest man in sport.
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BREAKING: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's golf league has nightmare start as stadium roof collapses
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods hope to take golf to a new audience with TGL, but the project suffered a major setback on Wednesday with the under-construction stadium damaged after a power failure
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Rory McIlroy resigns from PGA Tour player director role
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McIlroy, who was a key figure in the PGA Tour’s battle against the threat of LIV golf, has now tendered his resignation after two years on the board
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Gary Murphy: Rory's coronation confirmed but still lots to play for in Tour finale
Rory McIlroy
It is an unbelievable achievement to win five titles - or Order of Merits, as they were once known
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Rory McIlroy resigns from PGA Tour role after meeting involving Tiger Woods
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Rory McIlroy has stepped down from the PGA Tour policy board as talks drag on over a deal following the LIV Golf merger after a meeting this week including Tiger Woods
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PGA Tour makes huge offer to players after Tiger Woods meeting over LIV merger
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PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has sent a memo to tour members following a meeting around the proposed merger with LIV Golf and other possible US-based investors
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Rory McIlroy ruthlessly describes relationship with 'd***' Patrick Cantlay
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Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy has opened up what happened during his feud with Patrick Cantlay and his caddie, Joe LaCava, during the Ryder Cup in Italy
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Rory McIlroy insists progress is being made on the future of men's golf
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The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are in talks.
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Johnny Sexton joins Rory McIlroy on golf course in Dubai following retirement from rugby
Johnny Sexton
Former Ireland star was in UAE with the DP World Tour after bringing the curtain down on his playing career at Rugby World Cup
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Tiger Woods' emotional return saw 2022 JP McManus Invitational fundraising go stratospheric
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Last year's event in Adare raised MORE than the previous five pro-ams COMBINED
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