Rory McIlroy

Michael Block and playing partner Rory McIlroy share a huge hug on the 18th green during the final round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Man of moment Block proves golf doesn't always have to be about big names

Brooks Koepka celebrates after holing the winning putt in the 105th PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

Koepka is PGA champion again but Block is 'People's Champion' at Oak Hill

Rory McIlroy was a bit more stern-faced than usual when he spoke at a press conference prior to the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Rahm 'riding a wave' as McIlroy bids to come out of choppy waters in major

Rory McIlroy suffered a bitterly disappointing week in The Masters as he missed the cut at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

McIlroy ready to go at Oak Hill after stopping himself 'going down rabbit hole'

Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka played a practice round together during last month's 87th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

PGA Championship is golf's next big battleground but it won't be 'fist fight'

Luke Donald, who was one of Europe's vice-captains, pictured with Lee Westwood, Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia during the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Garcia is odd man out as 16 out of 17 players pay DP World Tour fines

Defending champion Bob MacIntyre listens to a question in a press conference ahead of the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre determined not to 'worry' about making Ryder Cup debut in Rome

Jon Rahm looks up to the sky as he pays a tribute to Seve Ballesteros during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Rahm sets sights on 'amazing' career grand slam after Masters win

Jon Rahm of Spain poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2023 Masters. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

New Masters champion Jon Rahm: This one was for Seve!

Rory McIlroy reacts to missing a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

If only Tiger Woods could sprinkle a bit of his Masters magic on Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy and Bradley Neil spent a lot of time together in the build up to the event at Augusta National eight years ago. Picture: Jamie Squire/Getty Images.

Bradley Neil on being 'humbled by demons' since dream Masters appearance

Brooks Koepka talks with his caddie Ricky Elliott on the 17th hole during the second round of the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Major machine Brooks Koepka is back as Rory McIlroy misfires at Masters

Jon Rahm takes part in an on-course interviewed with Tim Barter of Sky Sports during a BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

On-course chats fine in regular events but no more in majors, please!

Viktor Hovland looks on from the fourth tee during the first round of the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

Viktor Hovland lights up Masters as Jon Rahm roars back from sore start

2022 Masters winner Scottie Scheffler proudly wore his Green Jacket to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game in Texas, where he lives. Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images.

It's been a troubled time for golf but 87th Masters is refreshing for game

Justin Thomas walks up the eighth fairway with Tiger Woods and his caddie Joe LaCava during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Tiger Woods knows it's time to cherish memories - 'I wish it could be easier'

Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka, one of the LIV Golf players in the field, during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture Patrick Smith/Getty Images.

McIlroy 'feeling pretty good' about latest bid to complete career grand slam

Tee times for the 2023 Masters have been revealed.

Full tee times for first round of 2023 Masters

Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood may have been smiling in the 2020 Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club but it seems they have lost an arbitration case against the DP World Tour. Picture Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

DP World Tour wins battle with LIV Golf players, according to report

Rory McIlroy, Fred Couples and Tiger Woods talk on the 18th green during a practice round prior to the 2023 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Christian Petersen/Getty Images.

Fred Couples: LIV players bashing PGA Tour bothers the hell out of me

Rory McIlroy celebrates after holing out from a bunker on the 72nd hole in last year's Masters to finish second behind Scottie Scheffler. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

What will answer be this year to perennial Rory McIlroy Masters question?

Rory McIlroy has never won the Masters but is among the main contenders.

The Masters 2023 contenders: McIlroy, Smith, Scheffler and more

Pictured in action during the recent WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Texas, Scottie Scheffler's foot movement at impact has become a big talking point in the game but it's not stopped him from winning six times in just over a year. Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images.

'Scheffler like Fred Astaire with his footwork but hell of player'

Rory McIlroy hands his putter to caddie Harry Diamond during the final day of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Texas. Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images.

McIlroy takes 'ton of positives' from WGC Match Play as he heads to Augusta

Rory McIlroy walks across the first green during day two of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Texas. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

McIlroy produces wonder shot to maintain winning start in WGC Match Play

Jon Rahm reacts after making birdie on day two of the WGC--Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club in Texas. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Rahm fears 'huge divide' over bid to roll back ball at elite level in men's golf

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 22: Adrian Meronk of Poland plays his shot from the 17th tee during day one of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club on March 22, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

History-maker Meronk off to winning start in WGC Match Play

Rory McIlroy has offered his opinin on the proposal by The R&A and USGA to roll back the ball at elite level in the men's game. Picture: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images for The CJ Cup.

McIlroy backs bid by golf's governing bodies to roll back ball at elite level

Scottie Scheffler speaks in a press conference ahead of his appearance in last year's Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Scheffler is latest current major champion to commit to Genesis Scottish Open

The Masters is always eagerly-anticipated and the 2023 edition will be no different. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

When is the 2023 Masters? Full dates for first major of year at Augusta

Hayden Buckley reacts to making his hole-in-one at the 17th at TPC Sawgrass in the opening round of The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

Buckley aces 17th at TPC Sawgrass as Ramey upstages big guns

Cameron Smith shows off the trophy after winning The Players Championship 12 months ago at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Smith's absence 'awkward' but McIlroy and Rahm insist it is right call

Rory McIlroy speaks to the media ahead of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy admits LIV Golf has ‘benefitted every professional golfer'

Rory McIlroy walks across a floodlit driving range in the fog before the pro-am prior to the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf Course in Orlando, Florida.

LIV Golfers take aim at PGA's cut scrapping amid defence from McIlroy

Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, who play on different tours, battled it out recently for the Dubai Desert Classic title.

Golf's majors pot for 2023 full of key ingredients after latest developments

Europe's Suzann Pettersen reacts to the crowd on the 1st tee during the singles on the third day of 2018 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles. Picture: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images.

Pettersen on Woods' tampon prank: It wasn't harassement to women

Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas wait to putt on the first green during the second round of the The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Picture: Michael Owens/Getty Images.

Woods says 'sorry' for giving tampon to Thomas after outdriving him

Tiger Woods has received a mixed reaction after handing Justin Thomas a tampon after outdriving him during the Genesis Invitational.

Tiger Woods under scrutiny after giving tampon to playing partner Justin Thomas

European Tour chief referee John Paramor pictured out on the course during the 2020 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Warm tribute paid to Paramor, one of golf's most-respected referees

The smile on his face says it all as Tiger Woods shakes hands with Harry Diamond, Rory McIlroy's caddie, after finishing with three straight birdies in the first round of The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Picture: Michael Owens/Getty Images.

Woods finishes with three birdies in Genesis Invitational on PGA Tour return

Tiger Woods during a press conference prior to The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Picture: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images.

Woods: Playing golf just as an ambassador is not in my DNA

Scottie Scheffler celebrates with the trophy after his successful defence in the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images.

Scheffler regains world No 1 spot with 'fun' defence of WM Phoenix Open

The verdict will not be known until several weeks after the hearing, but will be eagerly anticipated by both sides.

Arbitration panel set to decide if LIV golfers can play DP World Tour events

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 26: David Law of Scotland plays their second shot on the 10th hole during Day One of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 26, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Positive Law 'getting better at grinding out score on tough days'

Rory McIlroy celebrates after holing the winning putt in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Dubai Desert Classic debrief: Master-ful McIlroy, love not LIV and happy Hill

Rory McIlroy poses with the Hero Dubai Desert Classic trophy on the 18th green at Emirates Golf Club after landing a third title triumph in the DP World Tour event. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

McIlroy holds off Reed in Dubai as Hill records best Rolex Series finish

Frustration is etched on Bob MacIntyre's face as he walks off the 18th tee during the third round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Livid MacIntyre laments palm tree incident in Dubai

Rory McIlroy looks a tad frustrated after finishing his third round with a bogey-6 in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Hill still in Dubai mix after McIlroy repeats 18th-hole slip up

Connor Syme tees off on the seventh hole during the continuation of round two of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Syme 'excited' to be in Hero Dubai Desert Classic mix along with McIlroy

A general view of the golf course as overnight rain causes disruption during the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Puddles lead to guddle and Monday finish in Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Rory McIlroy celebrates after holing out for an eagle 2 on the eighth hole at Emirates Golf Club in the delayed opening round the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

McIlroy finishes birdie-eagle-birdie to share Dubai lead with Reed

Patrick Reed speaks with his caddie during the opening round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Reed: McIlroy 'Teegate' is being blown way bigger than it really is

Shane Lowry lines up a tee shot on the picturesque 8th hole during the Pro-Am prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Hero Dubai Desert Classic: Prize money, TV channel, Scottish interest

Rory McIlroy's incredulous facial expression says it all after he was asked about 'Tee-Gate'' involving Patrick Reed in the build up to Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

McIlroy hits out at Reed as he reponds to 'Tee-Gate' in Dubai

Bob MacIntyre takes his putter from caddie Mike Thomson in the Hero Cup singles session at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre: Only Ryder Cup would beat buzz of winning shinty relegation battle

Jon Rahm celebrates with the trophy after winning the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club in Lahaina, Hawaii. Picture: Harry How/Getty Images.

Rahm says he's 'best player in world' right now after stunning Hawaii win

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