The Macilroy Chronicles: Volume One

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In May, McIlroy claimed his first victory of the year at his home Irish Open – a tournament hosted by the Rory Foundation. He finished three strokes clear of Russell Knox and Bradley Dredge and subsequently gave the €666,000 winner's cheque to charity. [115] On 5 September, he won the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Massachusetts (near Boston). He finished two shots clear of Paul Casey. He produced a near flawless final round of 65 to win for the first time on the PGA Tour in 2016 at the Deutsche Bank Championship. [116] Rory McIlroy: I may not play in Rio Olympics". BBC News. 3 January 2013 . Retrieved 3 January 2013. On 3 November 2019, McIlroy won the WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in a playoff against Xander Schauffele. The event was held outside of Shanghai, China. This event was part of the 2019 European Tour and the 2019–20 PGA Tour. On 10 December 2019, McIlroy informed that he would miss the European Tour's Saudi International tournament in Riyadh and stated morality issues in going to the nation. "One hundred percent, there's a morality to it as well," his statement read. [130] 2020 [ edit ]

One of the biggest sovereign wealth funds in the world, would you rather have them as a partner or an enemy? Official World Golf Ranking – Week 47 results – 23 November 2008" (PDF) . Retrieved 30 November 2011. At least it means that the litigation goes away, which has been a massive burden for everyone involved with the tour and playing on the tour. Rory McIlroy "very happy" with American girlfriend". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 30 May 2015 . Retrieved 19 August 2015. Rory's resignation letter, which he sent to the full board, clearly stated that the difficult decision was made due to professional and personal commitments," Monahan wrote.Porter, Kyle (9 April 2018). "Masters 2018: Rory McIlroy comes up short in his best shot at the career Grand Slam". CBS Sports.

On 2 May, McIlroy recorded his first PGA Tour win after shooting 62 in the final round of the Quail Hollow Championship. The round set a new course record, and concluded with six consecutive scores of three. [52] He became the first player since Tiger Woods to win a PGA Tour event prior to his 21st birthday. [53] The win earned him a two-year Tour exemption. [54] On 2 June, McIlroy played in the Memorial Skins Game at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. [55] McIlroy finished tied for 10th place at that same week's Memorial Tournament. [56] Capital Offense: McIlroy (11 Under) Running Away From Field At Midway Point". USOpen.com. Archived from the original on 21 June 2011 . Retrieved 19 June 2011. As much as he stepped away with a real focus on his career, I don't think this narrative around LIV and everything going on in the game - with him being front and centre as the chairman of the players board over there - has hurt him in any way. Going into the final tournament of the European Tour season, the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, McIlroy was leading the Race to Dubai standings. However six other players were in contention for the season end prize going into the event, with Danny Willett being the closest challenger. [110] McIlroy posted a score of 21 under to win the tournament by a single stroke from Andy Sullivan. This was his second victory in the lucrative year-end tournament and his third Race to Dubai title in four years. [111] Walking off 18 was probably the angriest I have ever been in my career. I said it to the US guys, I thought what went on was disgraceful. I made that clear. I let it fuel the fire today and it focused me and I was able to go out there and get my point.” McIlroy defeated Sam Burns in the singles.Northern Ireland hails Rory McIlroy as its 'Celtic Tiger,' and latest golf hero". PGA of America. Associated Press . Retrieved 30 November 2011. Top five finishes at the BMW Championship and Tour Championship ended the PGA Tour campaign before another 4th place finish came at the DP World Tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship. Nervy McIlroy misses chance for European Masters success". The Guardian. London. 7 September 2008 . Retrieved 21 August 2012. McIlroy was not about to throw in the towel and holed from 30 feet for birdie on the 15th. He then saved par on the next after flying his second shot over the green from a fairway bunker. McIlroy finished 3rd at the 2010 Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. As defending champion at the 2010 Dubai Desert Classic, McIlroy shot a final round of 73 to finish in a tie for fifth place. [50]

Last year, the 34-year-old founded the tech-focused TMRW Sports with Tiger Woods. It launches the TGL golf league next year. As regards to Rory, he's obviously been put in a situation where a lot has been expected of him, and I don't know the exact reason why he left the board. McIlroy added: "I still hate LIV, like I hate LIV. I hope it goes away and I fully expect that it does.

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a b Pennington, Bill (12 August 2012). "McIlroy Dominates Another Major". The New York Times . Retrieved 13 August 2012. Jon Rahm overtakes Rory McIlroy for No 1 ranking with Memorial win". Golf365.com. 20 July 2020 . Retrieved 12 August 2020.

McIlroy added that Europe skipper Luke Donald's approach in "getting the emotion out of the way" on Monday was different to previous captains. In late 2004, at age 15, he signed a letter of intent to play collegiate golf at East Tennessee State University, but after his wins in 2005, he decided to forgo the golf scholarship and continue to play amateur golf in Europe. [18] In July 2005, at age 16, McIlroy shot a new competitive course record score of 61 on the Dunluce links of Royal Portrush Golf Club. [19]On 16 May, while playing in the Wells Fargo Championship, McIlroy shot a course-record 61 at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. [103] He went on to win the championship for a second time, by 7 strokes with a tournament record score. This was his second win in three straight events. [104] I think, ultimately, when I try to remove myself from the situation and look at the bigger picture and 10 years down the line, I think this is going to be good for the game of professional golf," McIlroy said. "It unifies it and it secures its financial future. McIlroy was part of the Great Britain & Ireland team at the 2007 Walker Cup, held at the Royal County Down Golf Club. [25] On the first day of the event he was paired with Jonathan Caldwell for morning foursomes, and the match was halved. In the afternoon he faced Billy Horschel in singles, but Horschel won 1 up. On the second day McIlroy and Caldwell lost in morning foursomes by the score of 2 & 1. In the afternoon he faced Horschel in singles again, and this time he won by the score of 1 up. McIlroy's overall record was (1–2–1) in Win–loss–tie format. The United States came out victorious by a score of 12½ to 11½. [26] At Whistling Straits two years ago after his final-day singles win, McIlroy tearfully lamented his performances over the opening two days in Wisconsin in a live TV interview. But the Northern Irishman has produced admirably consistent form since that, even though he has not been able to add to his tally of four majors. In April 2009, McIlroy made his first Masters Tournament appearance, his first major championship as a professional. He finished the tournament tied for 20th place, two strokes under par for the tournament. Of the players to make the cut, McIlroy achieved the third-highest average driving distance, beaten only by Dustin Johnson and Andrés Romero. [44] McIlroy played in two more events on the PGA Tour after the Masters Tournament including his first appearance at The Players Championship, where he missed the cut. [43]