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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘God bless this old couple' hail fans after seeing striking photo of Rory McIlroy surrounded at The Open
RORY McIlroy may be the centre of attention at Royal Portrush but one elderly couple stole the show in this pic. Epitomising the old idiom of a picture telling a thousand words, the below photo effectively showcases the extent of McIlroy's fame - as well as society's addiction to mobile phones. 2 An older couple in the middle are just about the only onlookers not straining to take a photo Credit: Getty 2 At the time of writing McIlroy is level for his Friday round after seven holes Credit: Getty It's easy to see why it's gone viral since day one of the year's final major on Thursday. Colby agreed, adding: "You're damn right! Enjoying the moment." Meanwhile Colin praised: "Proper golf fans, love to see it." The Masters famously abides by a Read More On Irish Sport Another fan suggested that The Open should follow suit upon seeing yesterday's striking image. They recommended: "No phones or cameras at majors. Should be a rule." McIlroy was The Northern Irish hero, who hit just TWO fairways, crumbled under similar pressure when the event was last held at Royal Portrush in 2019. Then, he started with a 79 and missed the cut. Yesterday, the Masters champion survived a wobble to end just three shots off the lead after a day when he was wayward off the tee but hot on the greens. Most read in Golf 'That's a great position to be in but at the same time it brings some added pressure because I didn't want to let them down. Tense moment as furious Jon Rahm confronts golf fan at The Open 'I dealt with that pressure pretty well - I certainly dealt with it better than I did six years ago! 'I am happy to give myself a good start and get myself into the tournament. I'm surprised four-under is leading, a thought someone would go out and shoot six or seven under par. 'I knew what to expect, it wasn't new to me playing at an Open at home, and that experience definitely helped. 'I didn't feel I was walking into the unknown, unlike last time when I hadn't experienced this before.' McIlroy sank a crucial 12-foot putt for par on the 15th, having carded three bogeys in the previous four holes - before a birdie on 17 left him under par for the round. He said: 'That par putt on 15 was a big one having bogeyed three of the last four. That was a huge putt, it kept whatever momentum I had and then to go one under for the final three was pleasing. 'The wind picked up a bit on the back nine and that made it more difficult. It was a tough day, spending a lot of time in the rough and fairway bunkers, so to shoot under par is a bonus.' McIlroy's rival
IOL News
11-06-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Minimise your bogeys and elevate your game
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after finishing the 18th hole during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort RORY McIlroy. | AFP As golfers, we've all been there - standing on the green, staring down a putt that could make or break our round. Bogeys, those pesky one-stroke-over-par scores, can quickly add up and derail an otherwise solid game. But fear not, dear golfer! With the right strategies and techniques, you can minimize your bogeys and take your game to the next level. This past week we saw Masters Champion Rory McIlroy make an eight on a par four from starting with a bad tee shot. In this segment we will look at areas I feel as golfers we can work on to avoid big scores. Firstly, smart course management is all about making informed decisions on the course. It's about knowing your limitations, choosing the right club, and aiming for the centre of the green. By playing smart, you can avoid taking unnecessary risks and minimize your chances of scoring a bogey. Accurate driving is essential for avoiding bogeys. By hitting the fairway, you'll set yourself up for a much easier approach shot and reduce your chances of scoring a bogey. To improve your driving accuracy, focus on making a smooth, balanced swing, and avoid trying to hit the ball too hard. Strategic approach play is all about assessing the risk-reward of your shot and choosing a strategy that minimises the risk of a bogey. This may involve aiming for the centre of the green, choosing a more conservative club, or taking a more strategic line into the pin. Effective bunker play is essential for avoiding bogeys. By knowing how to escape from sand traps, you'll be able to save pars and minimize your chances of scoring a bogey. To improve your bunker play, focus on making a smooth, controlled swing, and avoid trying to hit the ball too hard. Clutch putting is all about making putts when it counts. By developing a consistent pre-shot routine, choosing the right speed, and aiming for the centre of the hole, you'll be able to make more putts and avoid scoring bogeys. To improve your clutch putting, focus on making a smooth, controlled stroke, and avoid trying to make the putt too hard. It's also important to stay focused and avoid distractions, such as worrying about the outcome of the putt. By incorporating these strategies into your game, you'll be well on your way to minimizing your bogeys and taking your golf game to the next level. Catch you on the fairways! -Sewgolum is PGA AA golf professional and a golf pro for Saudi Aramco. He was voted in the Top 5 of the International Golf PGA Pro 2022.
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside Rory McIlroy's VIP Europa League final experience as he rubs shoulders with two Man United icons
RORY McIlroy did at least get treated to the VIP experience while attending the Europa League final in Bilbao. Ultimately, no amount of luxury could make it an enjoyable evening for Man United fans as they watched their side Advertisement 3 The United fan got to rubs shoulders with Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes last night Credit: @rioferdy5 3 Anyone with an association for the Red Devils wasn't smiling at full-time though Credit: @rioferdy5 3 United failed to create much over the course of the 90 minutes with Spurs winning a forgettable game 1-0 Credit: Getty But the five-time major winner did look to have had an enjoyable time pre-match as he The duo were on punditry duties for TNT Sports with Ahead of the game, McIlroy and Ferdinand beamed as they caught up in a hotel lobby. The Northern Irishman and his caddie Harry Diamond then posed for a picture alongside Ferdinand, Scholes and Fletcher. Advertisement Read More On Football Last night's showpiece represented the final chance for Ruben Amorim's men to somewhat salvage what's been arguably Languishing 16th in the Premier League with one matchday to go, this was their only chance to secure qualification for next term's Champions League. Their performance in the Europa League final had fans labelling the match the 73 PER CENT of possession count, conceding to Spurs' only shot on target. Advertisement Most read in Football That means there will be no big midweek nights for the United fans next term, a reality that A season away from European competition will mean a huge hit to the income streams - missing out on mega TV money. 'That's for you, son' - James Maddison brutally digs out Roy Keane in savage interview after Europa League final, CBSSportsGolazo Their inability to reach Europe via cup success comes after their worst league campaign since the 1973-1974 campaign - a season that they were relegated from the top flight. United have lost 18 GAMES in the Prem this season, winning only ten of their 37 league matches. Advertisement Nine of those 18 defeats have come at Old Trafford, making it their joint-most home losses in a single league campaign. It is also United's worst Premier League points tally, with their maximum return currently standing at just 42 points - some 16 points less than their previous worst from the 2021/22 season. Ferdinand labelled the season a 'disaster' when he told TNT Sports how his former club didn't even deserve to gloss over their dismal effort with Europa League glory. He said: "A disaster of a season ending on a bad note, but I don't think Man Utd did enough to deserve it. Advertisement "There was no real cutting edge in the Man Utd team. "All that sustained pressure, the goalkeeper [Guglielmo Vicario] made one save in the whole game - you can't expect to win a trophy when you're a bit reserved." Boss Amorim has been unable to turn things around since his arrival at Old Trafford in November, replacing
The 42
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
McIlroy struggles with opening round 74 at PGA Championship
MASTERS CHAMPION RORY McIlroy struggled in the opening round of the year's second Major as he signed for a three-over opening round 74 at the US PGA Championship. A bogey at the 9th, his final hole of the day, rounded off McIlroy's day as he finished on three-over at Quail Hollow, ten shots behind the current leader Ryan Gerard, who is seven-under after 15 holes. The American has produced a blistering run of form on the back nine with an eagle on the par-five 15th following four birdies in succession between the 10th and 13th. Bunched behind him in a tie for second place on four-under in the clubhouse is European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, New Zealand's Ryan Fox, US player Alex Smalley, and German golfer Stephen Jaeger. Advertisement US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley is four-under after 16 holes. Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry are both two-over after the opening round, while Seamus Power is one-over. More to follow…
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Rory McIlroy slumps with scrappy opening round at 2025 PGA Championship as Ryan Gerard sets early pace at Quail Hollow
RORY McIlroy's bid for a sixth major title and a second leg of the calendar Grand Slam got off to a stuttering start at the US PGA Championship. The Advertisement 2 Rory McIlroy carded a poor opening round at Quail Hollow 2 The Down star carded a three-over-par round at the PGA Championship - and lies well back down the leaderboard The Northern Irishman started on the back-nine and looked composed early, he picked up a birdie on the 10th before making the turn at level par. But it all began to unravel on the front nine as the world number struggled to ignite. He bogeyed the 3rd, 7th, and 9th - the latter two closing holes coming after another birdie on 8. He'll need a sharp bounce-back in Friday's second round to keep his title hopes alive at the venue where he's won four times before on the Advertisement read more on golf He found a small silver lining on the final hole, the 531-yard par-4 9th, where he made a gritty par to limit further damage. Elsewhere They pair are one behiind Seamus Power, who mounted the best score for an Irish golfer on day one of the PGA of America's major. World number one Scottie Scheffler, who was playing alongside the Grand Slam winner, carded a -2 round of 71. Advertisement Most read in Golf Ryan Gerard holds the clubhouse lead at time of publish with the late starters currently on course. The American, who earned a special invite, took full advantage as he posted a five under par round of 68 on a day when many of the big names struggled. Rory McIlroy reacts to Bryson DeChambeau's post-Masters comments ahead of PGA Championship Europe Ryder Cup skipper finished -4 after a round of 69, while his American counterpart Keegan Bradley signed-off for a round of 70 with both firmly in the mix.
