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Not everybody can get to the final stages of the PGA Championship, as one particularly bitter player is coming to terms with all the way in Charlotte as he turned on the fans at Quail Hollow One golf star found the crowds at Quail Hollow to be a bit much(Image: Getty Images) Rory McIlroy only just scraped through to the weekend’s play at the PGA Championship. But for 82 out of the 156 starters, their Major journey came to an abrupt end. The cut was ultimately drawn at one over par, coinciding precisely with McIlroy’s score at the close of play. Giants of…

Just last year, Tiger Woods made headlines with his gritty return to the PGA Championship after a long three-year absence but ended up missing the cut. Even though he didn’t contend for the win, every swing, wince, and walk down the fairway had fans glued to their screens. Maybe that’s why the numbers last year were great. Unlike this year. So we all know Woods has been fighting through another round of surgeries and setbacks. Last fall, he had a back procedure to ease the chronic pain that’s been haunting him for years. Just as fans were getting hopeful again,…

The reintroduction of rangefinders for the PGA Championship has not been without controversy, with penalties now in place for any player found to be in breach of the strict rules Rangefinders will be used with a distance-only setting(Image: Getty Images) PGA Championship competitors are set to speed up their game as rangefinders have been given the green light. The technology was originally banned until 2021. However, with the pace of the game becoming something of a contentious issue, with speed being a particular concern at the Masters in April – and something Rory McIlroy has repeatedly complained about on the PGA Tour – devices will be…

Tiger Woods has not played since the 2024 Open Championship, where he missed the cut at Royal Troon – but has made no decisions on retirement just yet. Tiger Woods’ absence from the professional golfing scene for nearly a year has fuelled retirement rumours, despite his legendary status. At 49, Woods’ record is nothing short of spectacular, boasting 15 major titles, 82 PGA Tour victories, and an impressive 683 weeks as world No. 1. Yet, this hasn’t stopped the whispers about when he’ll hang up his clubs, especially considering his recent slowdown and less dominant performances. Golfing legend Colin Montgomerie hinted that Woods should…

Rory McIlroy is a two-time winner of the PGA Championship and is hoping to add a third title this week, while the Northern Irishman has revealed he almost missed the tournament 15 years ago Rory McIlroy nearly missed the 2010 PGA Championship(Image: 2025 Getty Images) Rory McIlroy has revealed he came close to missing the 2010 PGA Championship altogether due to a lingering back issue. That year, a doctor advised the Northern Irish golfer to withdraw from the major and rest for several weeks. McIlroy recalled his experience 15 years ago during a press conference ahead of this week’s tournament at Quail Hollow Club,…

The legendary Tiger Woods may not be in the field for the PGA Championship, but his presence will still be felt during the week. His golf clothing brand, Sun Day Red, has launched a new collection to commemorate this important event. It is the Carolina Collection, the brand’s sixth collection to date. According to the press release announcing the news, the collection was inspired by the “pristine” landscape and prestigious championship heritage of the Carolinas, with designs incorporating insights from Wood’s experience competing at the highest level. “The Carolina Collection represents our celebration of a region with deep golfing heritage and…

World No1 Scottie Scheffler will play with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele for the opening today rounds of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow this weekend Rory McIlroy is chasing the grand slam this year.(Image: Getty Images) Scottie Scheffler has hailed “fantastic” Rory McIlroy after they were put in the same three-ball alongside Xander Schauffele for the opening two rounds of this weekend’s PGA Championship World No1 Scheffler will be joined by new Masters champion McIlroy and defending US PGA champion Xander Schauffele in the marquee group at Quail Hollow among the 156-man field. The trio will head out at 8:22am…

Rory McIlroy has enjoyed a stunning golfing season so far, but could be set to lose a huge chunk of his earnings in 2025 due to tax implications, according to a sports finance expert Rory McIlroy could lose millions in prize money this season(Image: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Rory McIlroy could face losing out on a hefty £20million from his earnings in tax despite his stellar performance this season, warns sports finance expert Dr. Rob Wilson. The Northern Irishman has been on a winning streak, securing titles at the Players Championship and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. His crowning achievement was by far the historic victory…

Justin Thomas has struggled for form in recent years after winning the PGA Championship in 2017, with the American admitting he was ‘jealous’ of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler Rory McIlroy will be eyeing another major success(Image: Getty Images) Justin Thomas has confessed to feeling “jealous” as he watches fellow golfers Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler take the sport by storm. Despite his own success, including clinching the PGA Championship in 2017 and being hailed as a potential dominant force, Thomas has found himself battling to regain top form after a dry spell that ended with a victory at the RBC Heritage. The…

When talking about memorable U.S. Opens, one has to mention the 2008 match between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate. Despite struggling with two stress fractures in his tibia and a knee issue that required arthroscopic surgery, Woods demonstrated remarkable resilience to win the tournament. The final round was intense, with Woods facing setbacks early on, including a double bogey on the first hole and a bogey on the second, allowing Mediate to take the lead. However, Woods rallied with birdies on the 9th and 11th holes, only to fall behind again after bogeys at 13 and 15. Woods forced a playoff with…

Tiger Woods’ teenage son Charlie fell at the first hurdle in his bid to qualify for next month’s US Open. The 16-year-old was one of 10,202 golfers who entered the 125th US Open and Woods Jr. this week began the long road to Oakmont in Pennsylvania. He took part in one of the regional qualifying events, teeing it up at Wellington Golf Club in Florida. But Woods’ score of three-over-par was not good enough to progress. Only a handful of players from each event make it through to final qualifying and Woods finished seven shots off the four-under-par cutoff. It nevertheless marked…

Rory McIlroy has been in some of the form of his life in 2025 and history is on the Northern Irishman’s side as he chases a second major of the year later this month Rory McIlroy will return to his happy hunting ground of Quail Hollow for the US PGA(Image: Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Rory McIlroy has already completed a momentous Career Grand Slam with victory at the Masters in April, but now has a chance to go back-to-back. Tiger Woods is the only man to ever hold all four majors at the same time, while no one has completed the Grand Slam of…

The high school senior competed in four events in her second state championship of 2025. She also won the Florida state championship title in football earlier this year. Sam Woods, 17-year-old daughter of golf legend Tiger Woods, has wrapped up her high school track and field career by helping her team win a state championship. A senior student at The Benjamin School of Palm Beach Gardens, Woods competed in four events to take her team to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 1A girls athletics title on 10 May. The competition took place at the University of North Florida’s Hodges Stadium, approximately 15…

Derek Anderson caddied for PGA Tour pro Kevin Chappell at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he was up against Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry on the opening two days (Image: Getty Images) Former NFL quarterback Derek Anderson – now a caddy on the PGA Tour – had to sheepishly apologise to Rory McIlroy not once, but five times at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. It came after Anderson inadvertently distracted the golfing ace during his shot. Anderson is best known for an impressive 14-year stint in the NFL with teams including the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers. But he was also celebrated as one of the league’s keenest…

It may be a cold, harsh truth about the man, the myth, and the legend, but over the years, Tiger Woods‘s performance has significantly declined because of age and injuries. While we have witnessed his remarkable comebacks, such as during the 2008 U.S. Open, we have also seen disappointing performances, like his showing at the 2024 Masters. Fast forward to 2025, and he grapples with another Achilles injury and faces the steepest fall in OWGR of his career. So, is Tiger Woods, a 15-time major champion, on track for moderate performances as he approaches his 50th birthday in December? According to…

Golf has been divided after the formation of LIV Golf, with the PGA Tour holding talks in a bid to join forces and striking an agreement that is yet to be finalised – with Rory McIlroy walking away from his role at the organisation Rory McIlroy has claimed he “doesn’t care” about talks between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Rory McIlroy has insisted he is unmoved about the divide between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf after stepping down from his role within the organisation, declaring “I don’t care” when asked about the situation. McIlroy is on a high after winning his first Masters…

The last time Tiger Woods ever played a PGA Tour event was in 2024 at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. Since then, the 49-year-old has been missing in action as he recovers from yet another back surgery. After undergoing microdecompression surgery in September 2024, Woods said on his X account, “I look forward to tackling this rehab and preparing myself to get back to normal life activities, including golf.” After 5 months, Woods then underwent another injury, this time, it was his left Achilles tendon. He once again promised to make a full recovery. However, his career has been at a standstill…

Does greatness have to be acquired one step at a time, or is it inherited? The road to professional golf is turning out to be a marathon rather than a sprint for 16-year-old Charlie Woods, the son of golf superstar Tiger Woods. Following a significant hiatus due to health issues and limited tournament participation, Charlie made a comeback, intending to leave his mark. Charlie played 3-over-par 75 at Wellington Golf Club in Florida in his second attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, missing the 68-stroke cutoff point to final qualifying by seven strokes. Notwithstanding the setback, Charlie’s journey illustrates his growth…

Charlie carded a 3-over-par 75 during Thursday’s qualifier, falling short by seven strokes Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of golf legend Tiger Woods, did not qualify for the upcoming US Open. As his father visited the White House on Thursday, May 8, for the first time since going public with his relationship with Vanessa Trump, Charlie fell short in his second attempt at qualifying for the tournament, according to ESPN. The 16-year-old golfer carded a 3-over-par 75 during Thursday’s qualifier at Wellington Golf Club in Florida. Per the outlets, Charlie was seven strokes shy of the final qualifying score, an improvement from his performance in last…

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll reconciled in 2024 after the Northern Irish golfer filed for divorce from his wife, and McIlroy has since completed a momentous career Grand Slam Erica Stoll and Rory McIlroy at Augusta National(Image: Getty Images) Rory McIlroy and his family are set to move into a new property in Surrey, with the Masters champion’s wife Erica Stoll said to prefer cooler climes rather than the heat of their current home in the United States. New Yorker Erica and Northern Irishman Rory have been based in Jupiter, Florida with their daughter Poppy, but are poised to relocate to the UK.…

Rory Mcllroy recently made headlines for his Dublin-based firm Symphony Ventures’ partnership with TPG Inc. The Northern Irishman appeared on the CNBC Squawk Box on Friday along with TPG President Todd Sisitsky to discuss the same. Mcllroy talked about his recent investment in the creation of TPG Sports, other investments in sports, and his recent Masters win. At one point, Andrew Ross Sorkin asked Rory Mcllroy about his and Tiger Woods’ TGL. Mcllroy was open about his reaction following the first season of the indoor Golf League at SoFi Stadium and said (quoted by CNBC): “I think we were thrilled…

Tiger Woods’s Absence at the 2025 PGA Championship Sends Shockwaves Through Golf World As the countdown begins for the highly anticipated 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, fans are left reeling from the news that golf legend Tiger Woods will not be gracing the tournament with his presence. The absence of the 15-time major champion has cast a shadow over the event, with spectators wondering about the future of one of the sport’s greatest icons. Woods, who recently underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left leg, is facing a lengthy recovery process…

1993 was the last time Team USA won on European soil. Yes, let that sink in. Since then, the US has lost seven consecutive times on Europe’s turf. Let that sink in as well. This has done nothing but give the European team confidence that they can take away the trophy on US soil in 2025 as well. Ryder Cup vice captain Edoardo Molinari is certainly feeling optimistic, saying, “There’s a lot of guys that have been playing well recently – even some of the non-superstars we had in Rome.” He added, “Hopefully we can keep that momentum going until September.” And that pressure…

25 years after Tiger Woods became the Grand Slam champion in 2000, Rory McIlroy achieved the feat with his first Green Jacket. n perhaps the most iconic storyline in golf for 2025, the Irishman finally achieved his dream by following in the footsteps of one of his biggest idols. Now a 5x major winner, a huge weight has been lifted off McIlroy. He is no longer stuck in limbo and can focus entirely on his next big goal. Right now, that would be his trip to Quail Hollow. The last time Rors won the PGA Championship was in 2014. In fact, this is a…