'Yesterday was a tough day, probably the toughest I've had in my 17 years as a professional golfer.'
Rory McIlroy, the five-time Major winner, will participate in the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club for the second year running. Tommy Fleetwood has also confirmed his participation.
Rory McIlroy couldn't stop gushing about his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki, after he won the PGA Tour Player of the Year award on Tuesday.
Rory McIlroy won his first title of the year at the Australian Open by a single shot on Sunday after home favourite Adam Scott bogeyed the final hole to lose a tournament he had dominated since the opening day.
Rory McIlroy has been named the European Tour's Golfer of the Year for the second time in three seasons, capping an outstanding 2014 for the world number one.
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World number three Rory McIlroy, eyeing a comeback next week from injury, continued his tune-up with a round with US President Donald Trump in south Florida on Sunday, it was reported.
World No 1 Rory McIlroy has won the Golf Writers Trophy for the second time in three years after an impressive season saw him claim two major championships and play an influential role in Europe's Ryder Cup victory.
Rory McIlroy will not defend his British Open title at St Andrews next week after announcing on Wednesday he did not want to risk further damage to the ankle ligaments he ruptured playing football last weekend.
Open Championship legends Sir Nick Faldo and Johnny Miller have told Rory McIlroy to concentrate on golf to climb out of his current slump.
Rory McIlroy hit a sizzling nine-under 63 in the opening round of the $2.5 million Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, bolstering his hopes of claiming a first European tour win since 2012.
Ludvig Aberg's impressive 63 propelled him to the top of the leaderboard at the Players Championship, while Sahith Theegala struggled. Akshay Bhatia improved slightly, and Sudarshan Yellamaraju made the cut.
Akshay Bhatia is two strokes behind leader Daniel Berger at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, while Sahith Theegala remains in the top 10.
Akshay Bhatia finishes tied 13th at the Players Championship, while Sudarshan Yellamaraju achieves a career-best result. Cameron Young wins the title.
The 35-year-old McIlroy arrived at the year's first major, where in 2011 he blew a four-shot lead on the back nine, seeking his first major since August 2014 to end a barren run that came with its fair share of near misses.
Rajasthan Royals is set to be sold to US-based Kal Somani-led consortium for US$ 1.63 billion (approximately Rs 15,290 crore), becoming the most valuable IPL franchise.
Indian American golfer Sahith Theegala moves into the top 10 at the Players Championship, while other Indian and Indo-Canadian players also make significant strides.
A consortium led by Kal Somani, a tech entrepreneur, has acquired Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 billion, marking a significant milestone in IPL's history.
Sahith Theegala, an Indian-American golfer, shot a 5-under 67 at the Players Championship, highlighted by an impressive eagle. He shares the lead with several other golfers as play was suspended due to darkness.
Bryson DeChambeau came out on top in a dramatic final round, back nine battle with Rory McIlroy to win the US Open by one shot.
FACTBOX - World number one golfer Rory McIlroy.
World number one golfer Rory McIlroy has settled his legal dispute with his former management company, the two sides said on Wednesday, avoiding a potential eight weeks in court.
Caroline Wozniacki has revealed what really happened during her unexpected breakup with fianc, golfer Rory McIlroy.
Rory McIlroy, the World's No 1 golfer, experienced an awkward moment when he went to watch Ulster take on Connacht in a rugby match on Friday.
World No 3 golfer Rory McIlroy has lavished praise on tennis ace Novak Djokovic, saying he is inspired by the Serbian's dedication towards the sport.
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.
Rory McIlroy shot a closing 69 to win the Irish Open for the first time after a thrilling final-round duel with Russell Knox at the K Club on the outskirts of Dublin on Sunday.
If there is to be a series of head-to-head battles between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods in the years ahead it does not sound like there will be much in the way of trash talk to stimulate the hype.
Star golfer Rory McIlroy revealed very happy in his love with new girlfriend Erica Stoll.
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.
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.
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.
Neeraj Chopra has been honoured with a plaque at the famous Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch, known as the 'Top of Europe', in Switzerland.
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.
- 'I feel I came through this year stronger and wiser'
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 Rory McIlroy and his tennis-playing girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki started the New Year with a bang on Wednesday by announcing their engagement on Twitter.
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 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.
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.
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