Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry overcome slow starts to finish under par in opening round at Muirfield

RORY McIlroy and Shane Lowry both overcame slow starts to finish under par after the first round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield on Thursday. Both are back on the course for the first time
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Rory McIlroy names major issue affecting practice rounds at majors ahead of US Open

Rory McIlroy is in red-hot form in 2026, and the Northern Irishman is now preparing for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, New York

Rory McIlroy bemoans 'hangers on' disrupting major championship prep

After winning his sixth major title and back-to-back Masters crown, Rory McIlroy is set to head back to the U.K. before returning for the U.S. Open - but he anticipates a disrupted practice schedule

Rory McIlroy makes complaint about U.S. Open practice rounds just two weeks before Shinnecock

Rory McIlroy enjoyed a decent week at The Memorial Tournament in his last competitive run-out before the U. S.

Rory McIlroy puts focus on driver issues ahead of US Open bid

McIlroy aims to fly back to New York on Saturday to start his build-up for the US Open, where he has already paid a reconnaissance visit aware that practice rounds the week of the championship are limited to nine holes a day due to the length of time they invariably take.
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Rory McIlroy Remains Odds-On Favorite at Truist Championship Despite Slow Start

The Truist Championship is underway, and Rory McIlroy remains the betting favorite despite a steady, but unspectacular, opening round. McIlroy carded a 1-under 70 in Thursday’s rain-delayed first round at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Rory McIlory wasn't impressed with Memorial Tournament's famous milkshakes

Rory McIlroy doesn't understand the hype surrounding Jack Nicklaus' famous milkshakes at the Memorial Tournament, going against the grain with a controversial take