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McIlroy missed cut opens the way for Donald to reclaim No.1 spot updated: Fri May 25 2012 15:14:00

Rory McIlroy's grip on the world number one spot in golf loosened Friday after a disastrous seven-over-par 79 at the European Tour's PGA Championship at Wentworth saw the Northern Irishman miss the cut.

World No. 1 McIlroy toils at Wentworth as Donald makes solid startupdated: Thu May 24 2012 16:58:00

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy lost his cool in the midst of a heatwave at the BMW PGA Championship as Luke Donald stepped up his challenge to usurp the 2011 U.S. Open champion at the top of the rankings.

McIlroy prepares for PGA Tour return ... with a holidayupdated: Thu May 03 2012 12:51:00

After finishing tied for 40th at the Masters in April, Rory McIlroy might have been expected to throw himself into a punishing training regime.

McIlroy reclaims No. 1 golf ranking from Donaldupdated: Mon Apr 16 2012 07:41:00

Rory McIlroy reclaimed golf's No. 1 ranking without lifting a club after Ryder Cup teammate Luke Donald finished down the field in 37th at the RBC Heritage on Sunday.

McIlroy: 'I wasn't ready to win Masters'updated: Tue Apr 03 2012 15:03:00

It all looked so simple for Rory McIlroy going into the final round of the 2011 Masters.

McIlroy turns Augusta collapse into major triumphupdated: Thu Mar 29 2012 09:53:00

After a gut-wrenching collapse on the final day of the 2011 Masters, questions were asked about Rory McIlroy's mental fortitude and his ability to compete for golf's major honors.

McIlroy's worthy of World No. 1 rankingupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 06:27:00

Nick Faldo believes Rory McIlroy will be World No. 1 for a very long time.

McIlroy struggles to a 73 as Scott and Dufner lead at Doralupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 06:27:00

Rory McIlroy's first round as new world number one ended in a disappointing one-over par 73 as Adam Scott and Jason Dufner set the pace in the WGC-Cadillac Championships at Doral in the U.S. state of Florida.

New No.1 McIlroy turns his attention to Augusta after Honda Classic triumphupdated: Tue Mar 06 2012 04:35:00

Fresh from becoming world no.1 for the first time, Rory McIlroy is predicting "exciting times" for golf as the world's top players hit peak form ahead of the Masters at Augusta.

McIlroy on top of the world after Honda Classic victory updated: Mon Mar 05 2012 09:53:00

Rory McIlroy kept his nerve in the face of a last day charge from Tiger Woods to win the Honda Classic Sunday and jump to the top of the world rankings.

McIlroy hunts leaders as world No.1 bid gathers paceupdated: Fri Mar 02 2012 18:33:00

Rory McIlroy trailed leaders Justin Rose and Tom Gillis by just a shot as he stepped up his bid to become world No.1 at the halfway stage of the Honda Classic Friday.

McIlroy makes fast start in new bid to claim world No. 1 rankingupdated: Fri Mar 02 2012 05:03:00

Rory McIlroy began a fresh bid to topple Luke Donald as world No. 1 with a challenging four-under-par 66 in the Honda Classic in Florida Thursday.

McIlroy faces Westwood in WGC semis as battle for No. 1 heats upupdated: Sat Feb 25 2012 20:51:00

Rory McIlroy has never played in a World Match Play semifinal before, and he has never been ranked No. 1.

Westwood and McIlroy stay on course to claim world No. 1 spotupdated: Sat Feb 25 2012 10:55:00

Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood scored convincing third round victories at the WGC World Match Play Championship in Arizona Friday to maintain their hopes of claiming the No. 1 ranking spot this weekend.

An eye on 2012 with Rory McIlroyupdated: Thu Jan 26 2012 12:36:00

CNN's Living Golf sits down with Rory McIlroy and see what is in store for the young golfer.

McIlroy eclipses Woods and Donald to take share of Abu Dhabi leadupdated: Thu Jan 26 2012 12:36:00

World No. 3 Rory McIlroy eclipsed illustrious playing partners Luke Donald and Tiger Woods as he took a share of the lead after the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

McIlroy relishing his battle with Woods and Donald in Abu Dhabiupdated: Wed Jan 25 2012 15:27:00

U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy is relishing the chance to lock horns with 14-time major winner Tiger Woods and world number one Luke Donald when the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship tees off Thursday.

Who will be the golf star of 2012?updated: Sat Dec 10 2011 11:22:00

Can Tiger Woods regain his form, or will one of Asia's rising stars become the toast of the links?

McIlroy: The rise of golf's new superman?updated: Fri Dec 09 2011 18:08:00

In April, a dejected Rory McIlroy slumped away from the well-manicured Augusta National golf course after suffering one of the most dramatic final-round collapses in the sport's history.

Fever-hit McIlroy falters in Dubai title bidupdated: Fri Dec 09 2011 12:23:00

Rory McIlroy revealed that he might be battling a tropical disease after his bid to become Europe's top golfer faltered at the end of his second round at the Dubai World Championship on Friday.

McIlroy boosts Race to Dubai hopes as No.1 Donald struggles updated: Thu Dec 08 2011 10:59:00

Rory McIlroy boosted his hopes of being crowned European No.1 with a six-under-par 66 Thursday in the first round of the Dubai World Championship.

History beckons for No.1 Donald but success in majors tops his ambitions updated: Thu Dec 08 2011 05:14:00

World number one Luke Donald has already set his sights on winning his first major in 2012, ahead of a weekend which could see the Englishman become the first golfer to top both the European and PGA Tour money lists.

Race to Dubai: The $15M final showdownupdated: Wed Dec 07 2011 08:59:00

The European Tour season will come to an end in Dubai this weekend, with golf's top two players going head-to-head in an attempt to finish top of the money list for 2011.

McIlroy wins in Hong Kong to set up Dubai showdown with Donaldupdated: Sun Dec 04 2011 13:35:00

Rory McIlroy kept alive his hopes of winning the European Tour's Race to Dubai with a thrilling victory in the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

McIlroy loses ground in Hong Kong updated: Sat Dec 03 2011 12:07:00

Rory McIlroy's chances of finishing top of the European Tour money list faded on Saturday as he slipped to fifth place at the Hong Kong Open after carding a level-par round of 70.

SI.com: Damon Hack: Rory McIlroy deserving of 2011 SI Sportsmanupdated: Fri Dec 02 2011 12:28:00

Sports Illustrated will announce its choice for Sportsman of the Year on Dec. 5. Here's one of the nominations for that honor by an SI writer.

McIlroy still on course in Hong Kongupdated: Fri Dec 02 2011 11:23:00

World number two Rory McIlroy retained a share of the lead at the Hong Kong Open despite a poor finish to Friday's second round, keeping alive his hopes of overhauling Luke Donald at the top of the European Tour money list.

McIlroy keeps Dubai hopes alive with early Hong Kong leadupdated: Thu Dec 01 2011 13:54:00

World number two Rory McIlroy carded an opening-round 64 at the Hong Kong Open Thursday as he continues his bid to overhaul Luke Donald at the top of the European Tour money list.

McIlroy and McDowell lead for Ireland at World Cupupdated: Sat Nov 26 2011 12:07:00

Ireland will seek to win the World Cup of Golf for the first time since 1997 on Sunday after Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell earned a two-shot lead in China.

Ireland's McIlroy and McDowell share halfway lead at World Cup in Chinaupdated: Fri Nov 25 2011 17:50:00

Irish pair Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell shared the lead at the halfway stage of golf's World Cup in China after a second round four-under-par 68 Friday.

McIlroy $2m richer after China victoryupdated: Sun Oct 30 2011 11:24:00

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is $2 million richer on Sunday after holding his nerve to beat American Anthony Kim in a play-off at the Shanghai Masters at Lake Malaren.

McIlroy extends lead at Shanghai Mastersupdated: Sat Oct 29 2011 11:41:00

Rory McIlroy will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Shanghai Masters after firing an impressive seven-under par round of 65 on Saturday.

McIlroy extends lead in Shanghaiupdated: Fri Oct 28 2011 09:42:00

U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy moved closer to claiming the $2 million winner's check at the Shanghai Masters Friday, carding a second round 69 to lead the field by two strokes.

McIlroy leads big-money Shanghai Mastersupdated: Thu Oct 27 2011 12:25:00

World number three Rory McIlroy carded an opening round 64 on Thursday to finish eight-under-par and lead the Shanghai Masters by one shot.

Ambitious McIlroy quits Chubby's champion stableupdated: Fri Oct 21 2011 17:10:00

Rory McIlroy is enjoying the best year of his fledgling golf career, but the U.S. Open champion is already making plans to spread his wings further.

McIlroy, Bradley lead PGA Grand Slam updated: Wed Oct 19 2011 05:43:00

U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy and PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley share a seven-shot lead after the first round of the PGA Grand Slam in Bermuda.

Hoey holds off McIlroy to win Dunhillupdated: Sun Oct 02 2011 15:15:00

Michael Hoey held off a last-round charge from U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy to claim the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews Sunday.

McIlroy eyes world number oneupdated: Thu Sep 29 2011 15:19:00

Rory McIlroy tells CNN?s Don Riddell about his ambition to become the world?s number one golfer.

McIlroy aims for the top of the worldupdated: Thu Sep 29 2011 15:19:00

British golfer Rory McIlroy has enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2011, winning his first major championship and climbing to third in the world rankings.

McIlroy joint leader at European Masters; Matteson leads Deutscheupdated: Sat Sep 03 2011 08:49:00

Rory McIlroy is in a four-way tie for the lead at the European Masters after shooting a two-under par round of 69 in Friday's second round at the Crans-sur-Sierre club in Switzerland.

Can anyone stop the 'Chubby Slam' in Atlanta?updated: Thu Aug 11 2011 10:19:00

Apart from their incredible golfing ability, this year's major winners, Charl Schwartzel, Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke, have another thing in common.

McIlroy set for return to U.S. PGA Tourupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 12:59:00

U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy is set for a move back to the PGA Tour in America after a year-long absence.

McIlroy defends his build-up as he bids for back- to-back majorsupdated: Tue Jul 12 2011 15:04:00

Rory McIlroy has defended his preparation for this week's British Open as he bids to win back-to-back majors without playing any competitive golf since his U.S. Open triumph at Congressional.

Rory McIlroy on recovering from Mastersupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 11:42:00

Rory McIlroy tells Piers Morgan how he was able to recover after the Masters collapse.

Next Tiger? Might be the man from Northern Irelandupdated: Fri Jul 08 2011 11:42:00

On a hot April afternoon, young Rory McIlroy had the lead and only nine holes to play before he could become the Masters golf champion.

Rory McIlroy discusses Tiger's scandalupdated: Fri Jul 01 2011 02:31:00

Rory McIlroy discusses the Tiger Woods scandal with CNN's Piers Morgan, and his own new superstardom.

Golf star McIlroy talks Tiger, beer, what's in his iPodupdated: Fri Jul 01 2011 02:31:00

Cockiness and swagger serve him on the golf course, but there's much more to golf's young phenom, Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy on Tiger Woodsupdated: Thu Jun 30 2011 14:57:00

New U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy tells CNN's Piers Morgan his take on Tiger Woods.

McIlroy up to third as Britons dominate golf's world rankingsupdated: Mon Jun 27 2011 15:08:00

Newly-crowned U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy has risen to a career-high third in golf's world rankings, while British players occupy the sport's top three for the first time since the system was introduced in 1986.

SI.com: Rory McIlroy (Related Stories)updated: Mon Jun 20 2011 17:06:00

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Rory McIlroy reflects on U.S. Open titleupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 14:47:00

Rory McIlroy talks with Living Golf Host Shane O'Donoghue following a historic 8 stroke win at the U.S. Open.

McIlroy: I'd love to be dominantupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 14:47:00

Newly-crowned U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy has told CNN he would love to emulate the dominance of former world number one Tiger Woods after clinching his first major triumph at Congressional County Club on Sunday.

McIlroy romps to U.S. Open triumph by eight shotsupdated: Mon Jun 20 2011 04:35:00

Rory McIlroy enjoyed a triumphant march Sunday to his first major title as a two-under-par 69 gave him an eight-shot victory in the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Maryland.

Rory McIlroy leads U.S. Open after 3 rdsupdated: Sun Jun 19 2011 03:32:00

Patrick Snell looks back on Saturday's play at the U.S. Open.

Dominant McIIroy edges closer to U.S. Open gloryupdated: Sun Jun 19 2011 03:32:00

Rory McIlroy tightened his grip on the U.S. Open at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland Saturday, after another commanding display in the third round earned him an eight-stroke lead.

McIlroy blitzes Congressional to take huge U.S. Open leadupdated: Fri Jun 17 2011 21:42:00

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy equaled the biggest halfway lead in U.S. Open history, after a sensational second round display at the Congressional course in Maryland.

Inspired McIlroy sets the pace at Congressionalupdated: Thu Jun 16 2011 18:55:00

Rory McIlroy once again gave notice of his designs on a major championship after a stunning round of 65 saw him surge to the top of the U.S. Open leaderboard.

Leader McIlroy feeling the heat in Malaysiaupdated: Sat Apr 16 2011 12:17:00

Rory McIlroy is preparing for a long, hot final day at the weather-affected Malaysian Open as he seeks to bounce back from his Masters disappointment.

McIlroy shrugs off Masters meltdown to share lead in Malaysiaupdated: Fri Apr 15 2011 15:13:00

Rory McIlroy bounced back after his Masters disappointment to share the lead at halfway in the Malaysian Open Friday with Swede Alexander Noren.

McIlroy - I will get over Masters heartacheupdated: Tue Apr 12 2011 05:21:00

Rory McIlroy has been reflecting on his meltdown at the Masters, after the 21-year-old squandered a four-stroke lead going into the final round at Augusta, eventually carding an eight-over-par 80 to finish 10 strokes behind winner Charl Schwartzel.

McIlroy extends his Augusta advantageupdated: Sat Apr 09 2011 19:50:00

Rory McIlroy will take a four-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Masters at Augusta National after posting a two-under par round of 70 on Saturday.

McIlroy maintains Masters lead as Tiger surges into contentionupdated: Fri Apr 08 2011 19:45:00

Rory McIlroy leads the Masters by two shots at halfway from Australian Jason Day but a late Tiger Woods charge stole the limelight at Augusta Friday.

McIlroy leads Masters after first roundupdated: Fri Apr 08 2011 09:27:00

CNN's Shane O'Donoghue interviews Rory McIlroy, who leads the Masters Tournament after the first round of play.

McIlroy out to avoid St Andrews repeatupdated: Fri Apr 08 2011 09:27:00

Rory McIlroy has told CNN his 2010 British Open disappointment -- where he led for much of the event but failed to win -- is on his mind after his first round at the Augusta National left him joint top of the leaderboard

McIlroy leaves rivals trailing after opening Dubai 65updated: Fri Feb 11 2011 04:31:00

Rory McIlroy set the pace after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic with a blistering seven-under 65 as the world's top three golfers all stayed in the hunt with sub-par rounds.

McIlroy: I was lonely in the U.S.updated: Wed Nov 10 2010 05:38:00

Young golf star Rory McIlroy has turned his back on the PGA Tour and decided to focus on playing in Europe next year, revealing that he feels "lonely" when on the U.S. circuit.

McIlroy primed for first Ryder Cup testupdated: Wed Sep 22 2010 11:41:00

Rory McIlroy says he is ready to lead Europe's Ryder Cup charge after his recent punishing schedule in America took its toll.

McIlroy backs himself for PGA Championship gloryupdated: Thu Aug 12 2010 12:32:00

Golf's rising star Rory McIlroy says he has learned from his "rollercoaster" experience at the British Open and is tipping himself to be a contender in the PGA Championship which starts Thursday at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.

Oosthuizen leads way at British Open as winds cause havocupdated: Fri Jul 16 2010 18:45:00

South African Louis Oosthuizen held the halfway lead in the British Open as gale force winds derailed the challenge of overnight leader Rory McIlroy and a clutch of other contenders.

McIlroy fires record 63 to lead British Openupdated: Thu Jul 15 2010 14:58:00

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy equaled the lowest-ever round at a major championship with a nine-under-par 63 on the opening day of the British Open at St Andrews on Thursday.

Golf's golden generation: McIlroy and Ishikawa signal their intentupdated: Tue May 04 2010 10:32:00

Two of golf's brightest young stars gave notice of their designs on the very top with a pair of blistering victories over the weekend.

McIlroy and Player on new courseupdated: Tue Apr 06 2010 12:26:00

CNN's Justin Armsden talks to Rory McIlroy and golfing icon, Gary Player about playing at his new course at Saadiyat Beach.

Player: 'McIlroy is world's best young golfer'updated: Tue Apr 06 2010 12:26:00

Golf legend Gary Player has told CNN that 20-year-old Rory McIlroy "has the world at his feet" after the Northern Ireland ace claimed his seventh top-10 finish from eight stroke play events with a third-place finish in Abu Dhabi.

McIlroy handed Match Play fitness boostupdated: Tue Feb 09 2010 13:15:00

Rory McIlroy has been handed a fitness boost ahead of the prestigious WGC-Accenture World Match Play Championship in Arizona next week.

Westwood shares four-way lead in Dubaiupdated: Sat Feb 06 2010 15:05:00

World No. 4 Lee Westwood goes into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic in a four-way share of the lead following his four-under-par 68 on Saturday.

McIlroy in six-way tie for Dubai leadupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 12:32:00

Rory McIlroy made a strong start to the defense of his Dubai Desert Classic title, ending Thursday's opening round in a six-way tie for the lead.

McIlroy and McDowell maintain leadupdated: Fri Nov 27 2009 11:25:00

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell underlined their potential as a possible Ryder Cup pairing with a hard-fought four-under-par 68 in Friday's foursomes at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup -- to maintain Ireland's three-stroke lead.

McIlroy helps Ireland to World Cup leadupdated: Fri Nov 27 2009 07:44:00

Rory McIlroy bounced back from his disappointing end to the European Tour season by helping Ireland surge to a three-shot lead at the World Cup teams event in China on Thursday.

McIlroy heads quartet in Race to Dubaiupdated: Mon Nov 23 2009 08:52:00

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy leads a quartet of golfing stars who can land the inaugural Race to Dubai crown as the European season reaches its finale in the emirate on Thursday.

Westwood in pole position in Dubaiupdated: Sat Nov 21 2009 11:26:00

Lee Westwood will take a commanding five-shot lead over European Tour money list rival Rory McIlroy into the final round of the season-ending Dubai World Championship on Sunday.

Westwood edges McIlroy in Dubai openerupdated: Thu Nov 19 2009 11:17:00

Lee Westwood stole an early march on European Tour money list leader Rory McIlroy as he fired a superb six-under-par 66 on the opening day of the season-ending Dubai World Championship.

McIlroy regains lead in Race To Dubai standingsupdated: Sun Nov 15 2009 14:47:00

Rory McIlroy returned to the top of the Race To Dubai standings after a stunning final round saw him finish second at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

Top four kept apart in Match Play drawupdated: Mon Oct 26 2009 17:33:00

The top four players on the European Tour money list have all avoided each other in the draw for the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain this week.

Late birdies gives McIlroy share of Links leadupdated: Fri Oct 02 2009 15:58:00

Rory McIlroy birdied the famous Road Hole 17th at St Andrews -- and added another on the 18th -- to hold a share of the halfway lead in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland on Friday.

Rory McIlroy interviewupdated: Thu Apr 23 2009 08:37:00

CNN's Justin Armsden speaks with promising young golf pro Rory McIlroy at the teenager's home in Northern Ireland.

Rory McIlroy's rise to fameupdated: Tue Apr 14 2009 07:03:00

CNN's Living Golf team meet Rory McIlroy at his home club, Lough Erne, to see how he's coping with all the attention.

Rory McIlroy: Tiger's praise 'gives me goose bumps'updated: Mon Apr 06 2009 03:38:00

When teenage golf sensation Rory McIlroy tees off at the Shell Houston Open Thursday, he'll be sharing the green with the strongest field in the tournament's history.

On Living Golf in April...updated: Thu Apr 02 2009 06:10:00

April's edition of Living Golf will come from Holywood... No, not Tinseltown but a town in Northern Ireland where golf's biggest box-office ticket Rory McIlroy lives.

Blog: McIlroy and Lough Erne on course for successupdated: Tue Mar 31 2009 13:01:00

Rory McIlroy may be tipped for great things but according to the "CNN Living Golf" producer, Chris Eldergill, his home course is on the road to success as well.

McIlroy's run ended by former winner Ogilvyupdated: Sun Mar 01 2009 22:24:00

Australia's Geoff Ogilvy halted the dream run of Northern Ireland teenager Rory McIlroy 2&1 in the quarterfinals of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championships in Arizona on Saturday.

McIlroy too good for Woods' conqueror Clarkupdated: Sat Feb 28 2009 08:41:00

Rory McIlroy continued his dream American debut when he booked a place in the quarterfinals of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.

Rory holds his nerve to claim Dubai titleupdated: Sun Feb 01 2009 14:33:00

Teenage sensation Rory McIlroy claimed his first European Tour title as he held off a world class field to win the prestigious Dubai Desert Classic.

Teenager Rory leads Dubai Desert Classicupdated: Sat Jan 31 2009 11:50:00

Precocious teenager Rory McIlroy takes a two-shot lead into the final day of the fog-hit Dubai Desert Classic as he chases his first European Tour win.

Teenager McIlroy leading Desert Classicupdated: Thu Jan 29 2009 10:41:00

Northern Ireland teenager Rory McIlroy underlined his future Ryder Cup potential with a superb eight-under-par 64 to hold a one-stroke first round lead at the Dubai Desert Classic before play was suspended due to bad light.

Lucquin claims European Masters titleupdated: Sun Sep 07 2008 14:57:00

Jean-Francois Lucquin won the European Masters in Crans-sur-Sierre by winning a playoff against 19-year-old Rory McIlroy, who allowed the title to slip from his grasp.

McIlroy takes command in European Mastersupdated: Sat Sep 06 2008 17:51:00

Teenager Rory McIlroy took command of the European Masters with a brilliant five-under-par 66 at Crans-Sur-Sierre on Saturday to take a four-shot lead going into the final round.

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