Diplomatic McIlroy deals with Trump backlash
DORAL, FL - MARCH 06: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump makes an appearance prior to the start of play and speaks with golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the final round of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral Blue Monster Course on March 6, 2016 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Diplomatic McIlroy deals with Trump backlash

Rory McIlroy released a statement on Saturday night regarding a round of golf he played with United States President Donald Trump. ‘Whether you respect the person who holds that position…

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Els has a Trump card

Ernie Els played a round of golf with US President Donald Trump this weekend and it sparked a few conversations. The Big Easy was out to secure help for the…

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Porteous enjoying Dubai return
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 07: Haydn Porteous of South Africa tees off on the 8th hole during the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club on February 7, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Porteous enjoying Dubai return

Haydn Porteous was on cloud nine this time last year, having backed up his Joburg Open victory with a share of eighth place at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. This…

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Ernie heads East
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 13: Ernie Els during Round 2 of the 2017 BMW SA Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club on January 13, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (EDITORS NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage.) (Photo by Luke Walker/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

Ernie heads East

Ernie Els is at Sentosa Golf Club this week for the Singapore Open, where he’s been a runner up twice in the past. ‘I’ve played in this tournament a handful…

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Back problem clouds breath-taking McIlroy display
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 13: Rory McIlroy during Round 2 of the 2017 BMW SA Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club on January 13, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (EDITORS NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage.) (Photo by Luke Walker/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

Back problem clouds breath-taking McIlroy display

It was probably appropriate that England’s Graeme Storm held the second-round lead on Friday as play was suspended because of the threat of lightning in the BMW SA Open proudly…

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Playing up a Storm
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 14: Graeme Storm during day 1 of the 2016 Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Course on January 14, 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Luke Walker/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

Playing up a Storm

England’s Graeme Storm was the last player on the 2016 Race to Dubai that retained his playing rights and scraped through for this season. But that seemed a distant memory…

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McIlroy moving early at SA Open
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd during day one of The BMW South African Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club on January 12, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

McIlroy moving early at SA Open

Rory McIlroy carded 67 at Glendower Golf Club on Thursday to share second place early into the first round of the SA Open. "It was a good solid round of…

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Sprinkling the Stardust

Lee Trevino famously reckoned that, ‘If you are caught on a golf course during a storm and are afraid of lightning, hold up a 1-iron ... not even God can…

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The SA Open in numbers

5 - Years in a row, Gary Player won the tournament, raising the trophy in 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. 10 - Countries represented on the winners' list. The…

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McIlroy means business at SA Open
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 10: Rory McIlroy during the Pro Am of the 2017 BMW SA at OpenGlendower Golf Club on January 10, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (EDITORS NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage.) (Photo by Luke Walker/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

McIlroy means business at SA Open

‘I feel in a very competitive frame of mind. I’m not down here to enjoy myself, I want to start the year off very well and get my confidence up…

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