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Tired McIlroy To Play Fewer Events In 2013

One quote at last week’s Turkish golf event stood out above all others. Rory McIlroy, freshly defeated by Tiger Woods, said after his match, “I’m not that disappointed because I’ve got the afternoon off around the pool.”

2012/10/17

Phil Michelson and Keegan Bradley of the USA on the 14th green during the Morning Foursome Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 28, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Ryder Cup: US, Europe Tied After 1st Session

Even with Tiger Woods struggling, the Americans managed a tie in the first session of the Ryder Cup.

2012/09/28

Woods And McIlroy Meet Again, More At Stake

What triggered his one-liner at East Lake were comments by Greg Norman that Woods is intimidated by McIlroy. The 23-year-old from Northern Ireland says that’s not true.

2012/09/19

Vijay Singh of Fiji watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 7, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Singh Takes 1-Shot Lead Over McIlroy, Woods

Vijay Singh keeps giving himself chances to end four years without a PGA Tour victory. But the competition isn’t getting any easier at the BMW Championship

2012/09/07

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Tiger Woods wait on the fourth green during the first round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 6, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

McIlroy In Tie For Lead; Woods 1 Behind

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy seem to be spending a lot of time together these days. That included the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the BMW Championship.

2012/09/07

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off during the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

McIlroy Holds On To Win Deutsche Bank Championship

In a Labor Day finish that featured some of the biggest names in golf, McIlroy closed with a 4-under 67 and got away with a few mistakes to hold off Louis Oosthuizen for a one-shot victory on the TPC Boston.

2012/09/03

Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship - Day Three

Woods, McIlroy To Stage Duel In China

Woods and McIlroy are to play an 18-hole match at Lake Jinsha International Golf Club on Oct. 29, the Monday after the top two players in the world ranking compete in different Asian tournaments.

2012/08/15

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits off the 17th tee during the Final Round of the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

McIlroy Wins PGA Championship By Record 8 Strokes

Rory McIlroy has won the PGA Championship, routing the field by a record eight strokes Sunday for his second major title.

2012/08/13

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks during a press conference during a practice round of the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 8, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

McIlroy Would Be Happy Being In Contention

It seems like longer than five months ago when McIlroy held off a charge by Tiger Woods to win the Honda Classic and go to No. 1 in the world.

2012/08/08

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 Tuning Up For US Open Defense In Memphis

Rory McIlroy tends not to play a tournament the week before a major. Then again, he tends not to miss three straight cuts.

2012/06/06

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy waves

Rory McIlroy Hopeful Of Sticking Around

Rory McIlroy is playing more golf than he planned going into the U.S. Open, just not on the right days.

2012/05/30

McIlroy Shoots 74; Lawrie, Drysdale Share Lead

Leaders Peter Lawrie and David Drysdale each shot 6-under 66s at the BMW PGA Championship, leaving a frustrated top-ranked Rory McIlroy and his high-ranking rivals trailing after the first round.

2012/05/24