Rory McIlroy
# rory-mcilroy - Friday 18 January, 2013
Days after signing Nike mega deal, Rory McIlroy explains why he’s back using old Scotty Cameron putter
The world number one and Nike stablemate Tiger Woods both missed the cut at Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.
# rory-mcilroy - Thursday 17 January, 2013
‘It’s not about the clubs’ — Blame me not the new Nike gear, says McIlroy
It was a bad start with his new sponsor in Abu Dhabi this morning.
Rory v Tiger: Big two in Abu Dhabi golf opener
2It’s back to business now,” says the Holywood native after his big Nike unveiling.
# rory-mcilroy - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
There’s talk that the friendship between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy was a Nike recruitment ploy
You’re going straight in our Burn Book, Eldrick.
Does Rory McIlroy’s new Nike deal include a ‘ban’ on wearing Tiger’s red?
The world number one was asked about the colour clash at a press conference in Abu Dhabi yesterday.
# rory-mcilroy - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
‘It’s very humbling’ – McGinley named Ryder Cup captain
The first Irishman to be honoured with the role, McGinley will lead Europe out at Gleneagles next year.
# rory-mcilroy - Monday 14 January, 2013
Rory McIlroy again backs Paul McGinley for Ryder Cup captain
Colin Montgomerie won’t be happy with the world No 1′s latest thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s decision.
Done deal: 8 things we learned from Rory McIlroy’s big Nike unveiling in Abu Dhabi
The two-time Major winner has sealed the multi-million dollar deal.
On the brink of eye-watering Nike deal, Rory McIlroy starts the year top of world rankings
And Tiger’s back up to second behind Luke Donald for some strange reason.
# rory-mcilroy - Sunday 13 January, 2013
Rory McIlroy backs Paul McGinley for Ryder Cup captaincy
Meanwhile, reports suggest Darren Clarke is set to pull out of the running for the position.
Don’t look down Wozilroy: it’s the sporting tweets of the week
BOD and Lance, a dog eating a passport and Bubba Watson tries fractions using a banana.
# rory-mcilroy - Saturday 12 January, 2013
Tiger Woods’ appearance fee is now a cool $3 million
But one tournament said, ‘No thanks.’
# rory-mcilroy - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
Nike set to announce McIlroy deal
Rory will wear the big Swoosh for the first time on Monday.
# rory-mcilroy - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
‘Nobody at 23 should be asked to make that decision’ — Harrington’s sympathy for McIlroy’s Olympic choice
‘There’s going to be no winner out of this one.’
McIlroy says goodbye to Jumeirah ahead of Nike switch
The announcement paves the way for McIlroy’s big money move to Nike, which is expected to be announced early next week.
# rory-mcilroy - Thursday 3 January, 2013
‘If I could play for Northern Ireland I would’ – McIlroy ponders opting out of Olympics
The County Down golfer has revealed that he may give the Rio Games a miss altogether in a BBC documentary which will air tonight.
VIDEO: Bubba hoping to repeat par 5 antics at Tournament of Champions in Hawaii
The course designers have added some yardage to the Kapalua course in an effort to make it Bubba-proof.
# rory-mcilroy - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
Here are 11 New Year’s resolutions for some of our favourite sports personalities
Featuring Declan Kidney, Rory McIlroy and others.
# rory-mcilroy - Monday 31 December, 2012
# rory-mcilroy - Sunday 30 December, 2012
They said what? Here are 38 of our favourite sporting tweets of the year
Take a glance back at the year in 140 characters or less.
# rory-mcilroy - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Turkey shoot: the 6 biggest flops of 2012
Gobble, gobble — here’s half a dozen teams and sports stars who can chalk 2012 down to experience.
# rory-mcilroy - Friday 28 December, 2012
Swings and Ryder bouts: Golfing review of 2012
Gareme McDowell came close, Rory McIlroy won a major by eight strokes again and Team Europe rallied from face-down on the canvas.
Rory McIlroy denies Caroline Wozniacki engagement rumours
Press in Australia first reported the Holywood golfer may have proposed over Christmas.
Wozniacki ring fuels McIlroy engagement rumours
Some in the Australian press are speculating on Wozilroy’s relationship status today.
# rory-mcilroy - Thursday 27 December, 2012
Snapshot: ‘Geek’ and ‘nerd’ Wozilroy exchange Christmas gifts
‘But I wanted a dork one!’
# rory-mcilroy - Wednesday 26 December, 2012
Open thread: Has 2012 been the best year ever for Irish sport?
Rory McIlroy, Team Ireland and Leinster all had fantastic years.
‘I’d love to give myself a chance to win all 4 majors next year’ – Rory McIlroy
The Northern Ireland golfer opened up in an end-of-year chat about his USPGA win, the Olympics and watching Katie Taylor’s win on an iPad.
# rory-mcilroy - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
Christmas crackers: USA v Europe
You pull, we pull. Facts, jokes and YouTube clips await the winner.
# rory-mcilroy - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Rory McIlroy is now charging $2 million to show up to your crappy golf tournament
It’s good to be Wee-Mc at the moment.
# rory-mcilroy - Friday 21 December, 2012
Another major 12 months for McIlroy: Rory rules after stellar year
If he was golf’s crowned prince this time last year, the Holywood native is the sport’s new king now.
# rory-mcilroy - Thursday 20 December, 2012
He’s the man: Tom Watson highlights McIlroy threat at Ryder Cup
And so it begins, eh Tom?
# rory-mcilroy - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Hopefully I’m going to win a few Irish Opens in my career – Rory McIlroy
The world number one has targeted multiple titles in front of home crowds in Ireland.
# rory-mcilroy - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
McIlroy named European Golfer of the Year
The 23-year-old world number ended the year in style at an awards ceremony in London today.
Oakley is reportedly suing Rory McIlroy and Nike, hoping to hold up their $200m endorsement deal
Mo’ money, mo’ problems.
Katie’s golden moment voted highlight of 2012
75% of respondents in Pembroke Communications’ Sports Sentiment Index (SSI) picked Katie Taylor’s Olympic gold as the most iconic moment of 2012.
# rory-mcilroy - Monday 17 December, 2012
Of course he’s smiling — McIlroy finishes year on top of the world
It hasn’t been a bad year for young Rory.
# rory-mcilroy - Sunday 16 December, 2012
Bradley Wiggins wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Cyclist was the clear favourite for the award and duly delivered.






















































