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Martin Laird of Scotland reacts to sinnking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Valero Texas Open at the AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio on April 7, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Laird won the event, beating Rory McIlroy by two strokes. (credit: Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Laird Ties Course Record To Win Texas Open

Rory McIlroy had struggled enough to lose the world’s top ranking, prompting his caddie to suggest playing the Texas Open to get some more preparation in before the Masters.

2013/04/08

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on the par 4 2nd hole during the second round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance on June 1, 2012 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

McIlroy Uses Texas Open To Sharpen Game

Rory McIlroy’s last-ditch effort to right his game in time for the Masters has taken a trip to a usually out-of-the-way spot on the PGA Tour, the Texas Open in San Antonio.

2013/04/04

Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship - Previews

McIlroy Opens Masters Tuneup With 73

Rory McIlroy opened with a 73 on Thursday in the first round of the Houston Open, and is now in danger of missing the cut in his last start before the Masters.

2013/03/29

Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard - Final Round

Tiger Wins At Bay Hill To Regain Top Ranking

After winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the eighth time, Tiger Woods is back to being the best golfer in the world with a game that looks as good as ever.

2013/03/25

Rory McIlroy Withdraws Mid-Round From Honda Classic

Rory McIlroy withdrew from the Honda Classic on Friday after posting a +7 score through eight holes.

2013/03/01

Woods & McIlroy Ousted At Match Play

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, the top-2 ranked players in the world, both lost in their first-round matches Thursday at the World Golf Championship – Accenture Match Play Championship.

2013/02/22

All Eyes Are On Rory McIlroy

McIlroy’s big year got under way Monday in Abu Dhabi with the kind of glitzy production that would make even Ryder Cup organizers envious, with music blaring and lasers lighting up the room.

2013/01/15

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy waves

Nike Announces Sponsorship Deal With McIlroy

McIlroy officially made the switch to the swoosh on Monday as Nike confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in golf, announcing it had signed a multi-year deal with the top-ranked Northern Irishman.

2013/01/14

McIlroy Says He May Skip 2016 Rio Olympics

Rory McIlroy says he may skip the 2016 Olympics because of the dilemma over which country to represent.

2013/01/04

McIlroy Voted PGA Tour Player Of The Year

Rory McIlroy has been voted PGA Tour player of the year after winning four times, including his second major championship. McIlroy also won the money title and the Vardon Trophy.

2012/12/04