From the lofty heights of his throne atop the world of golf, Rory McIlroy needs look no further than his own Belfast backyard for a salutary reminder of how, if he and those around him aren't careful, it could all go downhill from here.
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Rory McIlroy is being hailed in Northern Ireland as the "Celtic Tiger."
Read More »Another faulty address for Simpson at US Open
It probably won't cost Webb Simpson a tournament this time. Still, he must be wondering what he did to get on the wrong side of the golf gods.
Read More »Notes: 1997 champ Els ‘as low as I’ve ever been’
Ernie Els stood in a foyer just inside the clubhouse, along a wall adorned with photos and other mementos from his 1997 U.S. Open victory
Read More »Keeping it simple, Stenson finds his groove
Henrik Stenson made a simple observation about his game with words he hasn't used in nearly a year.
Read More »U.S. Open a tough test without being hard
Golf's second major championship of the year seems to have a new name.
Read More »Donald enters U.S. Open as atypical world No. 1
Luke Donald hasn't won a whole lot, just two stroke play tournaments in the last five years. And he doesn't hit the ball that far.
Read More »Trip to Haiti puts golf in perspective for McIlroy
The kids didn't know who Rory McIlroy was in Haiti — a welcome reminder to one of golf's potential superstars that there certainly are more important things than hitting that little white ball around the course.
Read More »Americans try to avoid record drought in majors
What began as an anomaly has turned into a troubling trend for American golf.
Read More »A new bag for Tiger’s caddie
Adam Scott was getting more attention than usual Monday at the U.S.
Read More »Tway holds onto 1-shot lead on Champions Tour
Bob Tway decided to try the Champions Tour because he still enjoyed playing competitive golf. What disappeared in the shift from the PGA Tour was the intense pressure to win.
Read More »Karlsson grabs 3-stroke lead with 65 in Memphis
Robert Karlsson shot a 5-under 65 on Friday and take a three-stroke lead after the second round of the St.
Read More »Mindy Kim maintains LPGA Tour lead
Mindy Kim maintained her two-stroke lead in the LPGA State Farm Classic, following her opening career-low 64 with a 5-under 67 on Friday to reach 13 under.
Read More »Mindy Kim shoots 64 to take LPGA lead
Mindy Kim shot a career-low 64 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round lead of the LPGA State Farm Classic on Thursday.
Read More »What makes McIlroy tick? Look to his roots
"Catch yourself on!"
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