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McIlroy aiming for maiden Memorial Tournament victory as Scheffler eyes three-peat

Rory McIlroy is targeting a first-ever victory at the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament on Thursday as he returns to action in his final event before this month's US Open.

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Rory McIlroy returns to action ahead of PGA Championship despite blister issue

Rory McIlroy was back on course at Aronimink on Wednesday, a day after a blister on his toe caused him to cut short a practice round for the PGA Championship.

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Rory McIlroy gunning for more major glory as PGA Championship nears

Rory McIlroy brings a sharper mental focus into the 108th PGA Championship that tees off Thursday at Aronimink than he had a year ago after a historic Masters triumph.

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Scottie Scheffler looks to defend PGA Championship as Rory McIlroy eyes more major glory

Scottie Scheffler enters this week's PGA Championship as a hot favourite to become the event's first repeat winner since Brooks Koepka in 2019, while a confident Rory ⁠McIlroy eyes more major glory after successfully defending his Masters title.

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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy's domination at majors sparks mutual admiration

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who together have won four of the past five major titles, have impressed each other with their mental focus and golfing skills.

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Rory McIlroy says PGA Tour should be open to player returns from LIV Golf

World number two Rory McIlroy questions LIV Golf's ability to find new investors after Saudi backers pull out, but said on Friday the PGA Tour should be open to players wanting to return.

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'Motivated' Rory McIlroy can't wait for first outing since second Masters triumph

Rory McIlroy says he's "more motivated" than ever after bagging his second Masters title to take his tally of major championships to six.

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Golf Australia sends timely reminder of McIlroy's impending return to Melbourne

Of all the Rory McIlroy fans at Augusta National on Sunday, Australian golf bosses were ⁠among his biggest supporters as the Northern Irishman went back-to-back at the Masters.

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Rory McIlroy says defending his Masters title is 'just ‌a part of the journey'

Rory McIlroy said his second straight Masters title was not the finish line but just another ⁠career milestone after the six-time major champion donned another Green Jacket on Sunday.

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McIlroy holds off Scheffler & Rose in thriller to win Masters for second year in row

Rory McIlroy held off 2025 runner-up Justin Rose and world number one Scottie Scheffler in a thrilling final day at Augusta to win The Masters for a second year in a row.

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Young eyeing his first Masters title: 'It's something I've dreamed of'

Cameron Young will try to cement his hard-won status among golf's elite with a first major title on Sunday, when he'll start the final round of the Masters tied for the lead with Rory McIlroy.

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McIlroy looks to bounce back in Masters final round: 'I need to be better'

Rory McIlroy headed for the Augusta National practice range after a disappointing second round erased a six-stroke edge on Saturday and left him tied for the lead at the Masters.

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McIlroy and Young share Masters lead heading into final round, Scheffler 'in position'

Rory McIlroy charged back late after squandering a six-stroke edge to share the lead with Cameron Young after a wild third round at the Masters on Saturday.

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McIlroy wants to keep 'foot on the gas' after making Masters history

Rory McIlroy spent nine days over his three-week PGA Tour break making visits to Augusta National, practice that has helped him seize the greatest 36-hole lead in Masters history.

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Rory McIlroy sets Masters record with six-stroke lead after 36 holes

Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most stunning finishes in major golf history, making birdies on six of Friday's last seven holes to seize a record six-stroke lead after 36 holes at the Masters.

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McIlroy pulls way ahead of Burns, Reed on Masters leaderboard heading into third round

Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most incredible finishes in major golf history with birdies on six of Friday's last seven holes to seize a record six-stroke lead after 36 holes at the Masters.

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McIlroy enjoys first-tee nerves to start Masters defence in style

Rory McIlroy said he was relieved to feel his hand shaking on the first ⁠tee of the Masters on Thursday, saying it would have been "worrisome" if he had not been nervous despite arriving as the defending champion.

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Jason Day urges patience after finishing opening Masters round tied third

Day struck three birdies on Augusta National's back nine to card three under and be two shots behind joint-leaders Sam Burns and defending champion Rory McIlroy after the first round of play.

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Rory McIlroy, Sam Burns share lead after day one of Masters with Scottie Scheffler behind

Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three adrift.

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Rory McIlroy 'so much more relaxed' ahead of first Masters since maiden triumph

Rory McIlroy said arriving at Augusta National as the reigning Masters champion had left him feeling more relaxed ⁠than at any point in his previous visits, with the burden that once followed him here finally gone.

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Defending Masters champion McIlroy grouped with Young, Scheffler to play with MacIntyre

Defending champion Rory McIlroy will tee off alongside third-ranked Cameron Young and US Amateur winner Mason Howell on Thursday in first-round tee times for the 90th Masters announced on Tuesday.

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Rory McIlroy looks to become fourth golfer ever to repeat Masters title

Rory McIlroy, whose emotional 2025 Masters victory completed an incredible career grand slam, chases an even rarer feat this year -- repeating as champion at Augusta National.

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Rory McIlroy satisfied with recovery from back injury ahead of Masters title defence

Rory McIlroy is pleased with his recovery from a back injury and excited to play the Masters in three weeks as defending champion after last year's emotional Augusta National triumph.

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Recovering Rory McIlroy to make last minute decision over Players Championship

Rory McIlroy, recovering from a back injury, said Wednesday he will be a "game-time decision" when it comes to defending his title this week at The Players Championship.