Ifs, putts and maybes: Rory McIlroy’s year as golf’s ‘nearly man’
From the US Open to last week at Wentworth, the Irish golfer has had a season of agonising close calls
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Emma Navarro finishes strongly to beat Paula Badosa in US Open quarter-final
American beats Spaniard in straight sets to make first grand slam semi-final
Coco Gauff makes early exit from US Open, Alexander Zverev into last eight
The 20-year-old lost to fellow American Emma Navarro in the fourth round on Sunday
Novak Djokovic out of US Open after playing ‘some of the worst tennis’
The Serbian was the latest shock exit following Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner keeps focus to fend off Alex Michelsen at US Open
The Italian navigated a turbulent opening set against Michelsen to reach the third round with a 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 win
Zheng continues Olympic-winning form in US Open first round, Coco Gauff poised to defend title
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen took a hard-fought win over Amanda Anisimova
Rory McIlroy: ‘I would be unbelievably proud to get any medal in Paris’
World number two talks of pride in playing for Ireland, texts from Michael Jordan and the pain of missing out on Majors
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Not having an Irish team in the URC decider could be a good thing
Speed of Rory McIlroy’s departure from US Open indicative of new wounds added to old scar tissue
Late collapse at Pinehurst led to a mix of sympathy and disbelief for the Irish golfer, who has said he will take a ‘few weeks’ away from the game
The human side of Bryson DeChambeau comes out in US Open victory
DeChambeau explained how he had ‘dug myself out of a pretty deep hole’ to rid himself of personal demons
Rory McIlroy takes time out after ‘the toughest’ day of career at US Open
Northern Irishman withdraws from this weekend’s Travelers Championship after seeing that elusive fifth Major slip away again
US Open takeaways: How an event in January foreshadowed Rory McIlroy’s finish
Rory’s terrible luck on fifth hole; McIlroy and Adam Scott comparisons; DeChambeau the content king; McKibbin’s solid finish
Rory McIlroy choked at the US Open and he has nobody to blame but himself
This wasn’t about Bryson DeChambeau’s bunker shot or McIlroy’s perennially put-upon caddie - it was about the scrambled brain that led to two short putts being missed when everything was on the line
Tom McKibbin ticks a few things off the bucket list at his first Major
Northern Irish golfer (21) paired with world number one Scottie Scheffler for final round in US Open at Pinehurst,
US Open: Heartbreak for Rory McIlroy as Bryson DeChambeau claims title at Pinehurst
McIlroy misses two short putts in the last three holes as DeChambeau’s bunker save on 18 hands him the crown
Rory McIlroy leads chasing pack as Bryson DeChambeau goes three clear at US Open
McIlroy cards one-under 69 in his third round as DeChambeau’s 67 puts him on course for second US Open title
Shane Lowry: ‘That’s the best level par I have ever shot in my life’
Third-round 70 sees Lowry move up leaderboard; Tom McKibbin posts fine 71 to also move up
Ludvig Aberg keeps cool in the heat at US Open as Rory McIlroy stays within striking distance
McIlroy sits just two shots off the lead, with Tom McKibbin and Shane Lowry also surviving into the weekend
Rory McIlroy grinds on US Open day where par saves proved as important as any birdie
Of the examination presented by Pinehurst, McIlroy observed: ‘It just requires more thought’
‘I putted unreal’: Shane Lowry hopeful of making US Open cut after battling round
Stars have special tour bags; Fanagan to join Harrington at US Seniors Open; Maureen Madill’s wit
US Open: Rory McIlroy takes share of the lead after opening 65 at Pinehurst
Two birdies in closing three holes moves the world number three alongside Patrick Cantlay on top of the leaderboard
US Open digest: Payne Stewart to be recognised with final day flag and pin location
Golf correspondent Philip Reid with all the latest news from the first round at Pinehurst
US Open: Séamus Power learns how Pinehurst gives and takes in opening 71
Brilliant hat-trick of birdies helps Waterford golfer get over four-putt double-bogey in opening round
Lowry has taken Memorial final round ‘on the chin’ and hopes to put things right at US Open
Offaly player expects stiff challenge at Pinehurst, but says it will be the same for everyone
US Open Digest: Martin Kaymer hoping old habits bring Pinehurst joy
Grayson Murray’s locker kept in place; Tom McKibbin adds new sponsor
Scheffler the one to beat as world’s best prepare for tough Pinehurst test
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler’s remarkable run of form means he’s an intimidating prospect for most of his US Open rivals
Rory McIlroy ‘resolves differences’ with wife Erica and ends divorce proceedings
Court papers served in Florida on Tuesday show dismissal of the case
Jon Rahm withdraws from US Open due to foot injury
Former champion has a foot infection which also saw him miss last week’s LIV Golf event
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Everything you need to know about Pinehurst No 2 and the third major of the year
US Open digest: Tiger Woods takes son Charlie’s advice in bid to sharpen his game
Rahm to play on in pain; Stewart statue moved to allow fans access; DeChambeau’s compromise
Séamus Power ready to put his best foot forward at US Open
Pinehurst greens pose a challenge that Waterford man is relishing
Rory McIlroy looks to his short game and putting rather than power as he arrives for US Open
Northern Ireland golfer knows he needs to embrace patience and a certain style of golf if he wants to win his fifth Major
Jon Rahm casts doubt on US Open participation due to foot infection
Former champion pulled out of final round of last weekend’s LIV event due to pain in his left foot
Rory McIlroy to play with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele at US Open
The top three players in the world rankings will play the first two rounds together at Pinehurst
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