It was only a matter of time before Jon Rahm procured his first European Tour title. That time is now. Rahm blew away the field and the record books Sunday at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, firing a final-round 65 to in the tournament by six strokes and set a new tournament record. He … Continue reading Jon Rahm Takes Irish Open for 1st Euro Tour Win
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Im, Hebert Tied for Irish Open Lead
Three things you can count on like clockwork at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open: Beautiful weather A stunning golf course Rory McIlroy nowhere near the top of the leaderboard. The No. 3 player in the world is a fine host and the tournament benefits his charity, but he' doing so much that focusing on … Continue reading Im, Hebert Tied for Irish Open Lead
McIlroy Scores Win at Irish Open
Rory McIlroy scored his first win of 2016, a three-stroke victory at the Irish Open that gives him 11 professional wins in the last 2-1/2 years. McIlroy fired a 67-70-70-69 - 276 to finish 12-under, three strokes ahead of Wales' Bradley Dredge and Scotland's Russell Knox. The three-stroke margin of victory was deceiving. McIlroy saw … Continue reading McIlroy Scores Win at Irish Open
Kjeldsen Takes 2-Stroke Lead at Irish Open
Forty is looking mighty fine for Soren Kjeldsen. The Dane who hit the big 4-0 two weeks ago, but who has not won an European Tour event since 2009, shot 4-under on Saturday to reach 7-under for the tournament, giving him a two-stroke lead over Max Kieffer and Rafa Cabrera-Bello. Three straight birdies by Kjeldsen … Continue reading Kjeldsen Takes 2-Stroke Lead at Irish Open
Six Share Irish Lead After 36 Holes
The Irish Open proved to be an international affair on Friday as six players representing five countries tied for the lead at 3-under. Austria's Bernd Wiesberger, Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello, Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen, Scotland's Richie Ramsay, and England's Tyrrell Hatton and Chris Wood are all tied for the lead. Kjeldsen has not won on the European … Continue reading Six Share Irish Lead After 36 Holes
McIlroy Suffers Nightmarish 80 to Start Irish Open
Rory McIlroy might be the host with the most this weekend at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation, but his golf game on Thursday was anything but charitable. McIlroy hit nine bogeys en route to a 9-over 80, tying him for dead last - 152nd place - at the tournament … Continue reading McIlroy Suffers Nightmarish 80 to Start Irish Open
Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Preview
The power of Rory McIlroy's prestige and pull as the popular No. 1 player in the world will be on display this wekend at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation, kicking off Thursday at the Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. McIlroy's calling card has pulled several … Continue reading Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Preview
Els, Garcia Committ to Irish Open
What does being No. 1 in the world mean? You have a lot of influence. Rory McIlroy showcased some of said influence on Monday when he announced via Twitter that Sergio Garcia and Ernie Els have joined the ranks of players who have committed to the Irish Open, which McIlroy's charitable foundation is the title … Continue reading Els, Garcia Committ to Irish Open