Down goes _____! Rory McIlroy has filled that blank often. The round-shouldered Irishman, now 36, has endured all manner of fourth-round trauma, including four seconds in majors. More than once we’ve wondered: Can he get off the mat again?

Rory McIlroy’s journey from a golf prodigy to a seasoned champion has been nothing short of thrilling. With a powerful career, a tight-knit circle, and a love story that captures hearts, his life is as captivating as his game.

With zero top-five finishes in 2025, Davis Thompson simply feels a tad overpriced in a signature event. I also prefer Thompson on golf courses where it is easier to separate with the driver, as Thompson is by no means an elite wedge player or putter from five to 15 feet. There are simply far more appealing options in this price range.

SI Golf will rank nine newsmakers in the game and the inaugural list starts with the year's most prolific winner outside of the Masters champion.

Who has the best chance at taking home this year's PGA Championship? We rank who has the best shot at winning the Wanamaker Trophy.

Rory McIlroy has been in stunning form this year. The Northern Irish golfer finally won the Masters Tournament this year The post Rory McIlroy Makes Candid Remark on His Game After Distancing Himself from Golf Politics appeared first on FirstSportz.

Shane Lowry was unable to secure his first PGA Tour victory of the year at the Truist Championship, and reporter Amanda Balionis had a pointed message for the Irishman