“I just need to do that for one more day.” There was a moment, early in his third round at the US Open, when it looked as though Rory McIlroy was about to take off. The 34-year-old smoked a 388-yard drive off the first tee, birdied two of his first three holes and move into […]

2 years ago

“It set something off in my mind.” The folks at Los Angeles Country Club set up their US Open course a lot tougher for the second round after records tumbled on the opening day. Rory McIlroy had scores of 65 and 67 to reflect that but he could not be happier. The Northern Irishman started […]

2 years ago

A ringing endorsement from two of the top golfers in the world. Some glowing endorsements for Royal Portrush and Irish golf fans, and the welcoming public, that will surely help the County Antrim course and its case to hold more Open Championships. Having Shane Lowry win the Claret Jug by six clear strokes does no […]

7 years ago

A nice show of loyalty here, but Thomas Bjorn clearly won this battle. It all started so well for Rickie Fowler. Paired with Dustin Johnson in the fourballs on Day One, Fowler helped deliver a 4&2 victory. The morning session saw red across the board and only a late dip from Tiger Woods and Patrick […]

8 years ago

One man is leading by two, while the other is delighted to be in the hunt. Rickie Fowler is well poised to end his Major drought after a superb start in St Louis. The American golfer is one of the world’s best players not to have finished in the winners’ circle in one of golf’s […]

8 years ago

He’s an absolute gent. It’s difficult to divorce ourselves from the idea that Patrick Reed was the champion most people didn’t want. It’s a terrible, gnawing thought, but when you weigh up the other main actors in the play – Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and, to a point, Rory McIlroy – it’s the conclusion we […]

8 years ago