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The Final Sprint: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Kicks Off High-Stakes Play-Offs

The waiting is over. After 40 events spanning five continents and 27 countries, the DP World Tour arrives at its moment of truth. This week at Yas Links, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship launches the Play-Offs, and what unfolds over the next fortnight in the United Arab Emirates will determine who claims European golf's ultimate prize.

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Jason Day proved Rory McIlroy right four years after the Northern Irishman’s prediction

Back in the day, there was talk of Jason Day and Rory McIlroy becoming golf’s next big rivalry. But it never quite took off. McIlroy has five majors to his name, with his first coming at the 2011 US Open, held at Congressional Country Club.

Golf News / HITC / October 31

Rory McIlroy’s valuable tips for amateurs on executing the one-hop and stop chip shot

Rory McIlroy’s short game has long been respected across the PGA Tour, and when he offers advice on how to play around the greens, it’s worth paying attention.

Golf News / HITC / October 28

Rory McIlroy could be target of US Amateur champion’s Masters prank after 2016 fan moment

After claiming the 2025 US Amateur title, Mason Howell secured spots in next year’s Masters, US Open, and Open Championship. Howell, now 18, has a huge year ahead.

Golf News / HITC / October 27

Michael Brennan surpasses Rory McIlroy’s impressive mark with first PGA Tour triumph

Michael Brennan never looked out of place as he closed out his first PGA Tour win at the Bank of Utah Championship, handling the final round with real composure.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 23

Ryder Cup Situation Gains Attention Of Masters Head

During the Ryder Cup, there was a major issue that happened not with the teams but with the crowds. Whenever the European team was up to play, the US

Golf News / HITC / October 23

What Rory McIlroy said that earned major thanks from Scottie Scheffler’s equipment team

Scottie Scheffler’s club fitter faces a unique challenge, given that the 29-year-old is arguably the most talented player since Tiger Woods. Expectations are always going to be sky-high when you are working with someone like Scheffler.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 22

TGL announces gameplay enhancements for second season of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's simulator league

Modifications include a larger green in the SoFi Center

Golf News / HITC / October 21

Rory McIlroy announces when he’ll make 2026 debut and shares excitement

Rory McIlroy’s busy run on the DP World Tour has continued, this time at the DP World India Championship. McIlroy was thought to have an advantage going into the event, but it did not quite pan out as he finished in a tie for 26th place.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

Rory McIlroy Wants The Ryder Cup Discussion To Shift

The 2025 Ryder Cup was the most anticipated event of the year. The best players from both the US and Europe were competing against each other at Bethpage.

Golf News / HITC / October 17

Rory McIlroy welcomes pressure from DP World Tour star Marco Penge

Rory McIlroy finds himself in a strong position as he chases a record-breaking seventh DP World Tour Race to Dubai title next month. He has led the season-long standings ever since that memorable win at The Masters earlier this year.

Golf News / Golficity / October 16

Bryson DeChambeau Just Ignited His Rivalry with Rory McIlroy

Bryson DeChambeau has undoubtedly rolled with the punches as his biggest rival has surfaced as one of the biggest names in golf: Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau has been at odds with McIlroy for over a year, as Father’s Day 2024 revealed he could outlast the Northern Irishman at the Majors, as he edged him out for the U.S.

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Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Dog Steals Spotlight as Lowry Leads; McIlroy Stays Driver-Free

Shane Lowry hit five straight birdies on the back nine before firing an opening eight-under 64 to give him a one-shot lead over Keita Nakajima in the DP World India Championship.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 16

2025 India Championship: Shane Lowry leads as Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy get off to good starts at Delhi GC

The big names looked the part on Thursday in India

Golf News / FirstSportz / October 16

Rory McIlroy Claims Fan Behavior at 2025 Ryder Cup Took Away Focus from Team Europe’s Triumph

Rory McIlroy was subjected to severe abuse from fans at the Bethpage Black Course in New York at the Ryder Cup. Ahead of the DP World India Championship, the golfer expressed that this fan behavior at the event took away the focus from his team’s dominating win.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Rory McIlroy Opens Up About Being the 2027 Ryder Cup Captain

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he would love to captain Europe at the Ryder Cup someday. The 36-year-old was one of the key players as Europe defeated the United States at Bethpage Black to secure their first away win in thirteen years.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 15

Rory McIlroy ready to forget Bethpage fan behavior, longs to be Ryder Cup captain

Basking in another Ryder Cup win while preparing for the DP World India Championship at Delhi Golf Club, Rory McIlroy learned a few lessons from the victory at Bethpage last month and bagged a few memories he'd rather forget.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

Player Outbursts During 2025 Season Is Sparking Backlash

For the 2025 season, there has been a concerning, recurring issue. The sport has always prided itself as a gentleman’s sport, and the players are held

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 9

False Rory McIlroy Reports Called Out as Ryder Cup Controversy Refuses to End: ‘Not True at All’

A few days ago, a baffling rumor was making the rounds. According to a Telegraph report, things got so nasty at Bethpage, especially toward Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, that Europe was prepared to stop play entirely if the abuse didn’t cool down.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Rory McIlroy’s Intense 5 AM Grind Takes Spotlight a Week After Ryder Cup Victory

Europe’s away win at the Ryder Cup this year was a team effort. And the marquee golfers didn’t disappoint either, with Rory McIlroy contributing 3.5 crucial points to the team.

Golf News / Men's Journal / October 3

PGA Apologizes to Rory McIlroy’s Wife Erica Stoll Over Ryder Cup Heckling

This year's Ryder Cup was met with scrutiny as rowdy fans led to heckling, and Rory McIlroy's wife was in tears. The PGA issued an apology to Erica Stoll and McIlroy over what happened.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 2

Ryder Cup emcee sorry for role in Rory McIlroy taunts

Ryder Cup emcee Heather McMahan has apologized for participating in a vulgar chant directed at Rory McIlroy last weekend. The comedian and actress stepped down from her role as master of ceremonies following the incident on Saturday at Bethpage Black in New York, where video footage caught her saying "f--- you, Rory" into a microphone.

Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29

Rory McIlroy’s wife Erica hit with drink can during Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy had some issues with the fans during the 2025 Ryder Cup, and some of them involved his wife Eric Stoll. Europe defeated the U.S. 15-13 at the Ryder Cup, which was played at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Golf News / Total Apex Sports / September 28

Rory McIlroy’s Ryder Cup Saga: A Promise Kept Amidst a New York Circus

Rory McIlroy, with a beer in hand and a fire in his belly, made a bold prediction two years ago. Fresh off a stomping of the Americans in Rome, he looked into the cameras and essentially called his shot: Team Europe would march into the belly of the beast, Bethpage Black in New York, and win the 2025 Ryder Cup on foreign soil.

Golf News / 5 GOATs / September 28

Video emerges of Ryder Cup fan throwing beer at Rory McIlroy, wife during Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy and his Team Europe teammates were heckled throughout much of Saturday’s Day 2 of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. It started immediately, as fans shouted “F*ck you, Rory” into the microphone ahead of morning foursome play.