Rugby Fans Serenade Rory McIlroy

With a few weeks off for the holidays, world No. 1 Rory McIlroy took in a rugby match between Connacht and Ulster last week, and was the victim of a sharp stadium crew and fan base. While McIlroy gave a mid-match interview to the BBC, the stadium crew spotted the interview taking place and showed … Continue reading Rugby Fans Serenade Rory McIlroy →

Niall Horan Gets Lifetime Membership at Mullingar

For the teenage girls of the world (and my twin toddlers), Niall Horan, the blonde-headed crooner from One Direction can do no wrong on stage. Turns out the Irish singer wants to do better on the golf course now. Horan was made an honorary lifetime member of the Mullingar Golf Club Saturday, ensuring the boy … Continue reading Niall Horan Gets Lifetime Membership at Mullingar →

McIlroy Snubbed at BBC Awards

Professional golf's drought continues at the BBC Awards. Rory McIlroy, who won both the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, along with the Race to Dubai in 2014, did not win the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year Award,as voted on by sporting fans throughout the UK. Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton took home the … Continue reading McIlroy Snubbed at BBC Awards →

Rory McIlroy’s New Pad: WOW

Rory McIlroy has a new getaway in Northern Ireland and to be blunt, well, it's nicer than your house. It's not McIlroy's main residence mind you, just a house that's part of a block of luxury apartments that's about 8,000 square feet. The new property is near his hometown of Holywood, and is located directly … Continue reading Rory McIlroy’s New Pad: WOW →

McIlroy: Speed Game Up

Nothing like the best player in your game calling the sport boring. Responding to a report by Sport England that showed that the number of 16-25 year olds regularly playing golf has dropped 50% in the past three years, McIlroy said the game needs speeding up. "People enjoy watching the game but gone are the … Continue reading McIlroy: Speed Game Up →

Montgomerie: Rory Better Than Tiger

Colin Montgomerie made a lightning rod of a statement earlier this week,voicing his opinion that Rory McIlroy is currently playing a higher level of golf than Tiger Woods ever did. Bold words considering Woods won 14 Majors between 1997-2008, and won his "Tiger Slam" at age 25, the same age McIlroy is now. "Tiger Woods … Continue reading Montgomerie: Rory Better Than Tiger →

Lee Westwood Rises to No.26

Lee Westwood's win at the Thailand Championship saw him rise 17 spots in the latest Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), all the way to No. 26. Westwood was one of three winners this weekend who saw their fortunes improve accordingly. Greg Chalmers,winner of the Australian PGA Championship, soared 161 spots to No. 173 from No. … Continue reading Lee Westwood Rises to No.26 →

Best Golf Quotes of 2014

With 2015 just a few weeks away, here are some of the best quotes of the year from the PGA and European tours. "I twerked my knee." Rory McIlroy, explaining his injury before the BMW Championship "There's definitely going to be an Australian theme. Whether that means they are eating kangaroo, I'm not sure … Continue reading Best Golf Quotes of 2014 →

Henrik Stenson Rises to No. 2 in World

His victory at the DP World Champions saw Henrik Stenson rise from No. 4 to No. 2 in the latest official World Golf Rankings released late Sunday. Stenson displaced Adam Scott, who fell to No. 3. Rory McIlroy, who finished tied for second in Dubai, remains the No. 1 player in the world Stenson was … Continue reading Henrik Stenson Rises to No. 2 in World →

O’Grady Reflects on Euro Tour Run

The end of the 2014 season marked the end of George O'Grady's last season heading the European Tour on Sunday, and the man who spent close to a decade as the organization's CEO was able to reflect on that in an interview. "The European Tour has weathered the recession. We are quite strong and have … Continue reading O’Grady Reflects on Euro Tour Run →