McIlroy had five bogeys in the first 11 holes on Friday to finish five over par. His quest for a career Grand Slam will probably have to wait one more year.
Category: McIlroy, Rory
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Brooks Koepka Seizes Masters Lead After 2nd Round
The LIV golfer was at 12 under with a three-stroke lead after two rounds when play was suspended because of inclement weather.
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Augusta National, Playing Easy for Now, Has Three Atop Masters Leaderboard
The opening round of the first Masters Tournament of the LIV Golf era ended with a blend of PGA Tour and LIV players tied at the top.
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2023 Masters: McIlroy Looks to Shake Thursday Blues as the Rounds That Count Begin
Plus, N.C.A.A. champions will be invited to play the Masters, and Larry Mize and Sandy Lyle are preparing to say farewell to the tournament.
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A New Twist for the Tradition-Bound Masters: The LIV Golf Era
LIV, Saudi Arabia’s breakaway league, split men’s professional golf. Now, the drama is coming to one of the sport’s most hallowed stages.
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The 5 Players to Watch at the Masters
An impressive Scottie Scheffler is in good position to repeat, and Tiger Woods is capable of making another run.
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At the Masters, Tiger Woods Begins to Show Acceptance
Last year at Augusta, his first major tournament since his 2021 car wreck, Woods said he thought he could win. This year, he’s not so sure. And he’s OK with that.
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2023 Masters: Fred Couples Talks About Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy
Jordan Spieth is looking for his first major victory since 2017, and the weather forecast for the Masters Tournament is becoming less encouraging.
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2023 Masters: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson Are Back
The New York Times – Sports:Plus, Rose Zhang won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur in breathtaking fashion.
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Forged After a Tumultuous Era, World Golf Championships Fade in Another
The New York Times – Sports:A match play event in Texas may be the last W.G.C. event, ending an international competition that preceded golf’s high-rolling present.
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USGA and R&A Propose Changes to Golf Balls to Limit Driving Distance
The New York Times – Sports:Driving distance has been steadily increasing, and a proposal on Tuesday by the U.S. Golf Association and the R&A could affect elite players within three years.
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Power to Punish LIV Golfers Faces a Legal Test in Europe
The New York Times – Sports:An arbitration panel will meet next week to weigh whether the European Tour may penalize the men who played on the Saudi-backed circuit.