Rory McIlroy wins 2019 Players Championship
Rory McIlroy has won the Players Championship, beating 48-year-old Jim Furyk by one shot after a thrilling final round at Sawgrass. The Northern Irishman is just the second Briton to win the Players Championship, following Sandy Lyle in 1987. A two-under-par 70 gave him victory on 16 under and it was his first taste of […]
Rory McIlroy roars into contention after 3rd round of Arnold Palmer Invitational
March 9, 2019 Comments Off on Rory McIlroy roars into contention after 3rd round of Arnold Palmer Invitational
Rory McIlroy shot a 6-under 66 after birdieing three of his final four holes to take the tournament lead at -8 before fellow Brit, Matthew Fitzpatrick (pictured below), went one shot better. The Northern Irishman started the round tied for 32nd at two-under but finished the third round with seven birdies and only one bogey. […]
Continue reading …Rory McIlroy takes win at 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational
March 18, 2018 Comments Off on Rory McIlroy takes win at 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Five birdies in the last six holes saw Rory McIlroy record a final round 64 (-18) to win the 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, Orlando. It seemed fitting that the Northern Ireland golfer should win during St. Patrick’s Day weekend and his charge on the back nine will be remembered by the huge […]
Continue reading …PGA’s Florida Swing wraps with Arnold Palmer Invitational 17 to 20 March 2016
March 16, 2016 Comments Off on PGA’s Florida Swing wraps with Arnold Palmer Invitational 17 to 20 March 2016
The PGA Tour wraps up its Florida Swing with the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando starting tomorrow 17th March 2016. The 120 players will enjoy improved conditions at the popular event as the greens have been redone with Tifeagle bermuda grass while Celebration bermuda grass was planted on tees […]
Continue reading …Large Crowds visit Arnold Palmer Invitational on first day of competition
March 19, 2015 Comments Off on Large Crowds visit Arnold Palmer Invitational on first day of competition
The first day of the 2015 Arnold Palmer Invitational opened to large crowds eager to see their favorite golfers. World number one Rory McIlroy was in the field and it seemed all the spectators were eagerly awaiting his 12.56pm tee time as Tiger Woods sized crowds greeted him and fellow playing partners Jason Day and […]
Continue reading …Arnold Palmer Invitational Begins Tomorrow!
March 18, 2015 Comments Off on Arnold Palmer Invitational Begins Tomorrow!
The Florida Swing hits Orlando this week as the Arnold Palmer Invitational starts on Thursday 19th March. New to the event this year is World Number One Rory McIlroy but golf fans will be a little disappointed due to the fact that Tiger Woods has been unable to commit to the event. The event sees […]
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Rory McIlroy, the 25 year old from County Down, Northern Ireland, won his first British Open by two strokes earlier today, holding off a strong challenge from Sergio Garcia at Royal Liverpool. McIlroy carded a final round 71, while Sergio Garcia put together a remarkable round of 66 to give the young Irishman some cause […]
Continue reading …McIlroy makes history to win U.S. Open
June 19, 2011 Comments Off on McIlroy makes history to win U.S. OpenShowing no signs of slipping, let alone melting down, Rory McIlroy won the U.S. Open by eight-shots in a mesmerizing performance. Jason Day came second on -8 while Lee Westwood, Y.E. Yang, Robert Garrigus and Kevin Chappell shared third place in a field that trailed so far behind that you could only sit back and […]
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