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McIlroy seals millions for COVID-19 relief

McIlroy seals millions for COVID-19 relief

Rory McIlroy has delivered the money shot as live golf returned to television in the US for a Skins game that raised more than US$5 million (AU$7.8m) for coronavirus relief funds. 18 May 2020
Rory to play first three events of PGA Tour restart in June

Rory to play first three events of PGA Tour restart in June

Rory McIlroy has committed to playing the first three events on the PGA Tour following its June 11 resumption. 15 May 2020
Private jets ease concerns for PGA Tour return

Private jets ease concerns for PGA Tour return

Use of a sponsor's private jets is easing some concerns for Australia's top golfers about returning to play on the PGA Tour next month amid the coronavirus crisis in the US. 12 May 2020
McIlroy, Johnson & Fowler headline charity skins match

McIlroy, Johnson & Fowler headline charity skins match

The PGA Tour, NBC Sports and Sky Sports today announced the return of televised golf with TaylorMade Driving Relief, centred around a US$3 million charity skins match supported by UnitedHealth Group to raise money and awareness for the American Nurses Foundation and CDC Foundation, two organisations helping to lead COVID-19 relief efforts. 5 May 2020
WATCH: Five of the best McIlroy moments

WATCH: Five of the best McIlroy moments

World No.1 Rory McIlroy celebrates his 31st birthday today. So, to mark the occasion, we’ve assembled five of the Northern Irishman’s best moments. Enjoy. 4 May 2020
Round to remember: Rory, Rory hallelujah

Round to remember: Rory, Rory hallelujah

Six weeks into joining the PGA Tour full time in 2010, Rory McIlroy could have been forgiven for longing to be back among his European mates. 28 Apr 2020
WATCH: Five of the best Ryder Cups

WATCH: Five of the best Ryder Cups

Ninety-one years ago today, Great Britain lifted its first-ever Ryder Cup after defeating the United States 7-5 at Moortown Golf Club in Leeds. 27 Apr 2020
My favourite moment: Scott Hend

My favourite moment: Scott Hend

If the title wasn’t already occupied by Miguel Angel Jimenez, Scott Hend could perhaps be anointed ‘The most interesting man in golf’. 22 Apr 2020
It's not a Ryder Cup without fans: McIlroy

It's not a Ryder Cup without fans: McIlroy

World No.1 Rory McIlroy would rather postpone the Ryder Cup until 2021 than play it this year without fans – even though it is scheduled to be played in the US. 22 Apr 2020
Q&A: TaylorMade CEO David Abeles

Q&A: TaylorMade CEO David Abeles

Ever wondered what it is like to run one of the biggest golf companies in the world? Or how Tiger Woods’ contract works? Or even, where a golf CEO sits in the distance debate? 21 Apr 2020
Ogilvy: “What should a world Tour look like?”

Ogilvy: “What should a world Tour look like?”

The world’s professional golf Tours may be suspended right now due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak – but that doesn’t mean the concept of a world Tour has lost any traction. Here, Geoff Ogilvy discusses his “dream Tour”. 16 Apr 2020
McIlroy hopes delayed Masters delivers win

McIlroy hopes delayed Masters delivers win

World No.1 Rory McIlroy expects this year's Masters to feel a bit different and says the tournament being pushed back to November due to the COVID-19 pandemic could help him win the coveted green jacket. 15 Apr 2020
Reader help: Busting the 'straight left arm' myth

Reader help: Busting the 'straight left arm' myth

For right-handed golfers, one of the greatest myths in this game is that you must have a straight left arm during the swing. 9 Apr 2020
10 of golf's best: Podcasts

10 of golf's best: Podcasts

Running out of things to do during self-isolation? Looking for other ways to get your golf fix? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are 10 of the best golf podcasts to immerse yourself in … 6 Apr 2020
Gallery: Looking back at The Masters from 2000 to now

Gallery: Looking back at The Masters from 2000 to now

Normally, we would all now be licking our lips in anticipation of The Masters starting at Augusta National on Thursday. 3 Apr 2020
Watch: The biggest collapses at the majors

Watch: The biggest collapses at the majors

Pressure often diminishes our judgement, decision making and performance – which is probably why we have witnessed so many bizarre moments from major championship leaders over the years. Here are seven of the worst final-round major collapses in recent history. 1 Apr 2020
18 viewing pleasures to ease you through golf's blackout

18 viewing pleasures to ease you through golf's blackout

The global coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has left no aspect of our everyday lives untouched. In the golfing world, the professional game is in shutdown mode. 16 Mar 2020
Koepka won't join Premier Golf League

Koepka won't join Premier Golf League

World No.2 Jon Rahm has joined Brooks Koepka in turning down the Premier Golf League, another setback to a league promising guaranteed money and a team concept that now will be without the top three players in the world. 16 Mar 2020
McIlroy aiming to go back to back at Sawgrass

McIlroy aiming to go back to back at Sawgrass

Rory McIlroy says he is ready to lead golf by example as he embraces a new tenure as the world's best player. 12 Mar 2020
Brandel Chamblee fears for injured Jason Day

Brandel Chamblee fears for injured Jason Day

PGA Tour commentator Brandel Chamblee has expressed concern for the chronically-injured Jason Day, whose hopes of contesting this week's elite Players Championship appear slim. 11 Mar 2020
The Huggan Interview: R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers

The Huggan Interview: R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers

The R&A chief sits down to talk about the biggest issues facing golf, from grass roots participation numbers to the distance debate, gender equality, slow play and the Home of Golf, St Andrews. 11 Mar 2020