Stenson Repeats as DP Champion

Sweden's Henrik Stenson finished 2014 just like he had 2013 - winner of the final tournament of the season, and that much richer for it. Stenson's 70 on Sunday was his worst round of the tournament, but it was enough to hold off the likes of Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose and secure the DP … Continue reading Stenson Repeats as DP Champion →

Stenson Takes Lead at Dubai

A year ago, Henrik Stenson made history at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. While he won't be able to repeat it, he could still end his year in style if he keeps playing like he did on Friday. The Swede fired a 6-under 66 to reach 10-under and open up a two-stroke lead … Continue reading Stenson Takes Lead at Dubai →

Rory McIlroy Tied for DP Lead

After missing the last month-plus embroiled in a legal dispute, no one in their right mind would expect Rory McIlroy to be on his game against the best competition in the world at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Nobody, of course, except McIlroy himself. The No. 1 player in the world fired a … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Tied for DP Lead →

Rory McIlroy Clinches 2nd Dubai Crown

How good of a year is Rory McIlroy having? He didn't even have to play a hole in the Final Series to claim the Race to Dubai title. Embroiled in a legal dispute with his former management company, and sporting an enormous lead in the points race, McIlroy locked up the Race to Dubai title … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Clinches 2nd Dubai Crown →

Tee Times Set for Turkish Open

Seventeen of the top 60 players int he world will highlight the field at the Turkish Airlines Open beginning Thursday in Istanbul, the third leg of the Race to Dubai's Final Series. Rory McIlroy is a no-show again, but heavyweights Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson and Martin Kaymer are all on hand, along with Marcel Siem, … Continue reading Tee Times Set for Turkish Open →

Scott Wants McIlroy Pairing at Aussie Open

Adam Scott doesn’t just want to make up for his gaffe at last year’s Australian Open, he wants to do it while paired with the best player in the world. While in China last week for the HSBC-WGC Champions, Scott said he wants to be paired with No. 1 Rory McIlroy for at least the … Continue reading Scott Wants McIlroy Pairing at Aussie Open →

Four Still Alive for Race to Dubai Title

Rory McIlroy has yet to play a single stroke in the Final Series, but he's one of just four golfers with a chance to win the overall Race to Dubai title. The other three are Jamie Donaldson, Sergio Garcia, and Marcel Siem. Each of those three would have to win both the Turkish Airlines Open … Continue reading Four Still Alive for Race to Dubai Title →

Donaldson, Siem, Rose Join Race to Dubai Top 5

Rory McIlroy's lead is still intact, but there's a new look to the top 5 in the latest Race to Dubai rankings. Jamie Donaldson is now second in the standings, dropping Sergio Garcia to third. Donaldson finished tied for fifth at the BMW Masters in Shanghai last week, and now has 2,353,309 points. McIlroy, who … Continue reading Donaldson, Siem, Rose Join Race to Dubai Top 5 →

Rory McIlroy to Miss First Two Stops in Final Series

Leading into the Final Series of the Race to Dubai, world No. 1 Rory McIlroy has looked all but assured of winning the overall title given his huge money lead - given he has more than double the earnings of the No. 2 man on the list, Sergio Garcia. All that changed this week when … Continue reading Rory McIlroy to Miss First Two Stops in Final Series →

Rory McIlroy Foundation Opens Retreat for Cancer-Stricken Families

Rory McIlroy has won a lot of money on the PGA and European Tours this year. Last Wednesday, he gave a whole lot of it back. McIlroy was on hand for the official opening of the Daisy Lodge in Northern Ireland, a therapeutic break center for families affected by cancer. The Rory McIlroy Foundation donated … Continue reading Rory McIlroy Foundation Opens Retreat for Cancer-Stricken Families →