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PIX: Golfer McIlroy walks hand-in-hand with girlfriend

PIX: Golfer McIlroy walks hand-in-hand with girlfriend

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Star golfer Rory McIlroy revealed very happy in his love with new girlfriend Erica Stoll.

Wozniacki backs beleaguered boyfriend McIlroy

Wozniacki backs beleaguered boyfriend McIlroy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Having had her own fair share of knocks in recent months while struggling for form on the tennis court, Caroline Wozniacki sprang to the defence of her golfing boyfriend Rory McIlroy in his time of trouble on Wednesday.

World No 1 McIlroy slams Trump for coronavirus response

World No 1 McIlroy slams Trump for coronavirus response

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy criticised US President Donald Trump for his response to the coronavirus outbreak, and said it was unlikely the pair would meet for another round of golf. The world's top-ranked golfer faced fierce criticism for playing with Trump shortly after the Republican president's inauguration in 2017, but said the interaction was not an endorsement.

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among the golfers set to don Tiger Woods' signature Sunday red and black during the final round of the World Golf Championships (WGC) event in Florida to honour the 15-time major winner, who suffered a car accident.

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

J J Spaun drained an incredible 64-foot birdie putt that snaked across a sodden 18th green to win the US Open by two shots from Robert MacIntyre on Sunday.

Neeraj honoured with plaque at Jungfrau's Ice Palace

Neeraj honoured with plaque at Jungfrau's Ice Palace

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Neeraj Chopra has been honoured with a plaque at the famous Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch, known as the 'Top of Europe', in Switzerland.

A roaring year for golfing great McIlroy

A roaring year for golfing great McIlroy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

- 'I feel I came through this year stronger and wiser'

High profile breakups: Garcia offers McIlroy support

High profile breakups: Garcia offers McIlroy support

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Sergio Garcia has been involved in two high-profile breakups during his career and is ready to provide a shoulder for Rory McIlroy to lean on following his split from fiancee Caroline Wozniacki.

Golfer McIlroy rings in the New Year with Wozniacki engagement

Golfer McIlroy rings in the New Year with Wozniacki engagement

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Golfer Rory McIlroy and his tennis-playing girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki started the New Year with a bang on Wednesday by announcing their engagement on Twitter.

McIlroy rejects talk of Tiger rivalry

McIlroy rejects talk of Tiger rivalry

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

New world number one Rory McIlroy does not see Tiger Woods as a rival and said his toughest opponent is simply the golf course he faces each week.

Tiger lands first blow in East Lake 'duel' with Rory

Tiger lands first blow in East Lake 'duel' with Rory

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Tiger Woods delivered the best possible response to suggestions earlier this week that he is intimidated by Rory McIlroy as he outscored the World No. 1 by three shots in the Tour Championship first round on Thursday.

Wozniacki 'ready' to quit tennis to start 'family' with McIlroy

Wozniacki 'ready' to quit tennis to start 'family' with McIlroy

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Danish tennis ace Caroline Wozniacki has hinted that she is ready to quit professional tennis in order to start a 'young' family with her golf star fiance Rory McIlroy.

Tiger and Rory set for Masters title bid

Tiger and Rory set for Masters title bid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

With a resurgent Tiger Woods once again on the prowl and Rory McIlroy seemingly back in form, golf fans eagerly await the start of the 77th Masters which is now only hours away at Augusta National.

McIlroy hits father with errant shot at Augusta Masters

McIlroy hits father with errant shot at Augusta Masters

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

McIlroy, who two weeks ago sent a tee shot into a swimming pool at a Match Play event in Austin, hit his father in the left leg with his second shot at the par-four seventh hole en route to one of six bogeys during a four-over-par 76.

Will the new look of McIlroy change his form at Oak Hill?

Will the new look of McIlroy change his form at Oak Hill?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The former World No 1 golfer, Rory McIlroy, is facing heavy criticism from all quarters of life. So there has been a string of changes in his golfing and private life!

Gunslinging McIlroy and Woods steal Hoylake show

Gunslinging McIlroy and Woods steal Hoylake show

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Golfing gunslingers Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods sprayed Royal Liverpool with a barrage of birdie bullets to steal the show midway through the opening round of the 143rd British Open on Thursday.

Scheffler pulls away late for runaway PGA Championship victory

Scheffler pulls away late for runaway PGA Championship victory

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Scottie Scheffler corrected swing issues in time to hold off a spirited effort by Spaniard Jon Rahm for a runaway victory and third career major title.

Why golf champion McIlroy might skip Rio Games

Why golf champion McIlroy might skip Rio Games

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Rory McIlroy took a long time to decide he would represent Ireland at the 2016 Rio Olympics but the 27-year-old world number three could now miss golf's return to the Games after a 112-year absence because of concerns over the Zika virus.

Wozniacki split adds to McIlroy's 2013 frustrations

Wozniacki split adds to McIlroy's 2013 frustrations

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Former world number one golfer Rory McIlroy's split with leading tennis player Caroline Wozniacki is the latest chapter in a frustrating year for the young Northern Irishman.

Mixed emotions for McIlroy after fairytale victory

Mixed emotions for McIlroy after fairytale victory

Rediff.com26 May 2014

World No 10 Rory McIlroy was pinching himself after ending one of the most turbulent weeks of his life by winning the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday.

New Year Honours for McIlroy, Clarke

New Year Honours for McIlroy, Clarke

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

British golfers Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke capped an outstanding year when they were recognised in Queen Elizabeth's New Year Honours List on Saturday.

Take a look at how McIlroy celebrated his British Open victory...

Take a look at how McIlroy celebrated his British Open victory...

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Golfer Rory McIlroy recently raised eyebrows, when he decided to celebrate his Open win with lingerie model, Nadia Forde, at Hoylake, Merseyside.

McIlroy is more talented than Woods: Donald

McIlroy is more talented than Woods: Donald

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Rory McIlroy is a more talented golfer than 14-times major winner Tiger Woods, said World No. 1 Luke Donald on the eve of his Dubai World Championship showdown with the young Northern Irishman.

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Rory McIlroy received plenty of criticism for golfing with US President Donald Trump this year and on Tuesday the Northern Irishman said he would "think twice" before accepting a second invitation.

McIlroy wins Deutsche Bank title by one shot

McIlroy wins Deutsche Bank title by one shot

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy clinched his fifth PGA Tour title, and second in three starts, with a one-shot victory over South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.

McIlroy is golf's new World No 1

McIlroy is golf's new World No 1

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Britain's Rory McIlroy held off a last-day charge from Tiger Woods to win the Honda Classic on Sunday and take over as golf's New World No 1.

McIlroy wins DP World Tour Championship, tops money list again

McIlroy wins DP World Tour Championship, tops money list again

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Rory McIlroy won Dubai's DP World Tour Championship on Sunday, overhauling overnight leader Andy Sullivan with four birdies on the back nine to also be crowned Europe's top money earner for a third year in four.

McIlroy's US Open trophy with Chinese customs

McIlroy's US Open trophy with Chinese customs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy's management team are locked in a battle with Chinese customs officials to release the US Open trophy the Northern Irishman won earlier this year so it can be taken to the season-ending Dubai World Championship next week.

Apologetic McIlroy promises walk off will not happen again

Apologetic McIlroy promises walk off will not happen again

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Facing the media for the first time since his controversial withdrawal at PGA National, McIlroy said it soon dawned on him that he had made the wrong decision.

McIlroy makes the right noises this time around

McIlroy makes the right noises this time around

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

What a difference a year has made for Rory McIlroy, who 12 months ago tarnished his reputation by quitting during the second round of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic.

McIlroy breaks with first sponsor, Nike waits in wings

McIlroy breaks with first sponsor, Nike waits in wings

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

World number one golfer Rory McIlroy has parted company with his first corporate sponsor ahead of confirmation of a deal that will make him the new face of sportswear giant Nike.

McIlroy regrets decision to withdraw from Honda Classic

McIlroy regrets decision to withdraw from Honda Classic

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Rory McIlroy has admitted he was wrong to withdraw from the Honda Classic last week, saying he now regretted his decision to stop playing.

McIlroy leaves Donald standing after birdie blitz

McIlroy leaves Donald standing after birdie blitz

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

A swashbuckling finish yielding five birdies in six holes catapulted Rory McIlroy up the Dubai World Championship leaderboard on Thursday as he seized the early initiative in his money-list battle with Luke Donald.

McIlroy cool on Woods rivalry ahead of Turkey showdown

McIlroy cool on Woods rivalry ahead of Turkey showdown

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy has played down talk of rivalry between himself and 14-time Major winner Tiger Woods at this week's inaugural eight-man World Golf Final in Turkey.

McIlroy wins PGA Player of the Year award

McIlroy wins PGA Player of the Year award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The 23-year-old was the popular choice for the annual Jack Nicklaus Award, decided by a vote from eligible tour players, becoming the youngest recipient since Tiger Woods in 1998.

McIlroy cruises to victory at PGA championship

McIlroy cruises to victory at PGA championship

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Rory McIlroy underlined his superstar credentials as he repelled an early onslaught by Britain's Ian Poulter before cruising to his second major title by a record eight shots at the PGA Championship on Sunday.

McIlroy emulates Donald with dual money list win

McIlroy emulates Donald with dual money list win

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Rory McIlroy followed in the footsteps of Ryder Cup team mate Luke Donald when he became the second player to win the money list titles in both Europe and the United States on Sunday.

McIlroy edges Woods to claim China exhibition victory

McIlroy edges Woods to claim China exhibition victory

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Rory McIlroy staked an early lead before holding on to win by a stroke in his "Duel at Jinsha Lake" 18-hole exhibition event against Tiger Woods on Monday.

Early finish to McIlroy's US Open title defence

Early finish to McIlroy's US Open title defence

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

The Northern Irish world number two became the first defending champion to miss a US Open cut since Argentina's Angel Cabrera at Torrey Pines in 2008.

Mcilroy excites game as he completes rise to top

Mcilroy excites game as he completes rise to top

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Rory McIlroy was proclaimed as golf's next truly great player after winning the Honda Classic on Sunday and taking over as the World's No. 1 ranked player.