Forbes rich list: Rory sixth, Woods 17th
McIlroy earned more than basketball star Steph Curry last year

Forbes rich list: Rory sixth, Woods 17th

Rory McIlroy is one of five golfers to make the top 100 in Forbes annual rich list after bringing in $50-million in prize money and bonuses between 1 June 2016 and 31 May 2017. (more…)

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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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Storm beats McIlroy in SA Open playoff
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 15: Graeme Storm during Round 4 of the 2017 BMW SA Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club on January 15, 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)

Storm beats McIlroy in SA Open playoff

Graeme Storm beat world number two Rory McIlroy in a playoff for the SA Open on Sunday after both players finished the tournament on 18 under par. The pair played…

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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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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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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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The Iceman cometh

Henrik Stenson leads the Race to Dubai ahead of the DP World Tour Championship and the ‘Super Swede’ is keen to end 2016 on a high note. (more…)

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McIlroy determined to be number one again
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 15: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 6th hole during a pro-am round ahead of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 15, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

McIlroy determined to be number one again

Rory McIlroy admitted that he’s not playing for the Race to Dubai title at this week’s DP World Tour Championship, instead he’d like to be the best player in the world again. (more…)

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Burmester punching above his weight class
SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 28: Dean Burmester of South Africa reacts on the 2nd green during day two of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on October 28, 2016 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Burmester punching above his weight class

Dean Burmester remained in the top 10 at the WGC-HSBC Champions with a Friday round of 70 in cold and breezy conditions at Sheshan International Golf Club. It’s Burmester’s WGC…

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