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Jordan Spieth pulls out of Rio Olympics
World number three Jordan Spieth becomes the latest high-profile golfer to pull out of this summer's Olympics due to concerns over the Zika virus.Jul 11, 20:26
Rory McIlroy to begin Open campaign alongside Bubba Watson
2014 champion Rory McIlroy is grouped with Bubba Watson and Hideki Matsuyama in the first two rounds of The Open.Jul 11, 11:28
Phil Mickelson hopes to find form in time for The Open
Phil Mickelson is hopeful that his form will "click" in time for The Open at Royal Troon next week.Jul 7, 13:35
Thongchai Jaidee becomes oldest Open de France winner
Thongchai Jaidee eases to victory at the Open de France with a final round of 68 on a day when Rory McIlroy faded away to finish in third.Jul 3, 16:37
Rory McIlroy stages back-nine rally to remain in Open de France contention
Rory McIlroy stages a remarkable recovery from an error-strewn front nine to haul himself back into contention on day three of the 2016 Open de France.Jul 2, 17:45
Rory McIlroy enjoys fruitful round to surge into lead share at Open de France
Rory McIlroy produces one of his best rounds of the season to charge into a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the 2016 Open de France in Paris.Jul 1, 19:41
Rory McIlroy off the pace at Open de France
World number four Rory McIlroy shoots a level-par 71 on the first day of the Open de France.Jun 30, 17:15
Shane Lowry withdraws from Rio Olympics due to medical advice
Shane Lowry joins the likes of Rory McIlroy and Jason Day in pulling out of the Rio Olympics due to concerns over the Zika virus.Jun 28, 21:20
Jason Day pulls out of Rio Olympics over Zika virus
World number one golfer Jason Day becomes the latest high-profile name to withdraw from the Olympic Games in Rio due to concerns over the Zika virus.Jun 28, 12:33
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Commonwealth 100m champion Kemar Bailey-Cole 'has Zika virus'
Reigning Commonwealth 100m champion Kemar Bailey-Cole tells Jamaican media that he has contracted the Zika virus.Jun 25, 17:25
Branden Grace pulls out of Olympics due to Zika virus scare
Branden Grace opts out of representing South Africa at the Olympic Games "due to the risk posed by the Zika virus".Jun 24, 14:58
Rory McIlroy withdraws from Olympic Games
World number four Rory McIlroy announces that he will not participate at this summer's Olympic Games.Jun 22, 08:49
Dustin Johnson moves ahead of Rory McIlroy in world rankings
Dustin Johnson's win at the US Open sees him move into third position in the World Golf Rankings, with Rory McIlroy down to fourth for the first time in two years.Jun 20, 10:29
Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy among players to hit out at US Open controversy
Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy were among a number of players to take to social media last night as controversy tainted Dustin Johnson's US Open triumph.Jun 20, 09:10
US Open first round hampered by thunderstorms as Andrew Landry tops leaderboard
Andrew Landry takes a one-shot lead at the US Open as the first round is suspended due to thunderstorms in Oakmont.Jun 17, 08:15
Rory McIlroy: 'Winning at Oakmont would be biggest achievement'
Rory McIlroy says that winning this week's US Open would represent his "biggest accomplishment" in the sport.Jun 15, 10:27
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Rory McIlroy to Northern Ireland team: 'Write the next chapter in our sporting history'
Four-time golf Major winner Rory McIlroy sends a recorded message to the Northern Ireland team preparing to take on Poland at Euro 2016.Jun 11, 19:56
William McGirt wins Memorial Tournament, Rory McIlroy finishes two shots behind
William McGirt wins the Memorial Tournament in Ohio after beating Jon Curran in a playoff, while Rory McIlroy finishes two strokes behind.Jun 6, 09:06
Matt Kuchar holds share of lead at Memorial Tournament
Matt Kuchar recovers after a slow start to day three at the Memorial Tournament to remain in joint-lead at the top of the standings alongside William McGirt and Gary Woodland.Jun 5, 08:15
Matt Kuchar, Brendan Steele share lead at Memorial
American duo Matt Kuchar and Brendan Steele hold a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Memorial Tournament.Jun 4, 08:40
Dustin Johnson takes early one-shot lead at Memorial, Rory McIlroy seven behind
Dustin Johnson takes a one-shot lead at the Memorial Tournament after firing 10 birdies in a first-round eight-under-par 64 in Ohio.Jun 3, 08:22
Rory McIlroy ready to play at Rio Olympics after studying up on Zika virus
Golf world number three Rory McIlroy says that his concerns about the Zika virus in Brazil threatening his participation at August's Olympics in Rio have eased.Jun 2, 09:01
Rory McIlroy could reject chance to compete at Rio 2016 Olympics
Rory McIlroy reveals that he may reject the chance to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympics due to fears over the Zika virus.May 23, 16:21
Rory McIlroy moves ahead at Irish Open before play suspended
Rory McIlroy capitalises on Danny Willett's slip-up to move ahead on day three of the Irish Open on home soil.May 21, 15:16
Masters champion Danny Willett leads Irish Open
Danny Willett leads tournament host Rory McIlroy by two shots after day one of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at the K Club.May 19, 19:56
Jason Day wins Players Championship by four strokes at Sawgrass
World number one Jason Day maintains a four-shot lead to win the Players Championship at Sawgrass.May 16, 08:41
Jason Day still on top at Players Championship with holes to play
World number one Jason Day holds a three-shot lead over the Players Championship field after continuing his bogey-free start to the tournament at TPC Sawgrass.May 14, 08:31
James Hahn wins Wells Fargo Championship in playoff
James Hahn claims victory at the Wells Fargo Championship after edging out Roberto Castro at the first extra hole of their playoff.May 8, 22:24
Rory McIlroy eight shots behind after first round of Wells Fargo Championship
Rory McIlroy sits eight shots off the top of the Wells Fargo Championship leaderboard following a one-over-par 73 first round.May 6, 08:32
Rory McIlroy eyes Olympic gold in Rio
Rory McIlroy sets his sights on winning an Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro this summer.May 4, 22:00
Rory McIlroy to skip BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth
Four-time Major winner Rory McIlroy will miss the European Tour's flagship BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth this year because of a busy schedule.May 4, 17:17
Rory McIlroy to play Irish Open pro-am alongside teenager
Roy McIlory will play the Irish Open pro-am event alongside 2015 world junior champion Tom McKibbin, who is aged just 13.May 2, 12:40
Rory McIlroy to miss Bridgestone Invitational to play at Open de France
Rory McIlroy confirms that he will miss this summer's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and will compete at the Open de France instead.Apr 25, 11:25
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Wayne Rooney named Britain's richest young sportsman
Wayne Rooney tops the Sunday Times Rich List to become Britain's most valuable young sports star, with his wealth increasing by £10m over the past 12 months.Apr 22, 23:01
Final round Masters tee times confirmed
The pairings and tee times for the final round of The Masters are confirmed.Apr 10, 13:39
Late third-round stumble from Jordan Spieth throws Masters wide open
Jordan Spieth plays the last two holes of his third round in three-over-par to blow the 80th Masters wide open heading in to the final round at Augusta.Apr 10, 12:26
Rory McIlroy 'must ignore playing partner Jordan Spieth' at Masters
Rory McIlroy says that he must ignore his playing partner Jordan Spieth and the significance of what he is trying to achieve ahead of the third round of The Masters.Apr 9, 09:06
Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy in final Masters group on Saturday
Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy are separated by just a shot at the top of the leaderboard and will be the final pairing in round three of The Masters at Augusta.Apr 9, 08:42
Jordan Spieth leads Masters, Rory McIlroy four shots behind after first round
Defending Masters champion Jordan Spieth takes a two-shot lead following a six-under 66 at Augusta, while Rory McIlroy is four shots off the pace after the first round.Apr 8, 08:18
Tom Watson picks Rory McIlroy to win Masters
Tom Watson believes that Rory McIlroy will become the first European to win The Masters in 17 years this week at Augusta.Apr 6, 18:41
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