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Why Ireland’s Rory McIlroy can defeat Tiger Woods at the 2013 Masters - Comeback kid proves in Texas Open that he still has a unique talent (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:18:11 PDT

Rory McIlroy has a real chance of winning the Texas OpenRory MclIroy made a brave bid at the Texas Open, finishing second, and now looks like he will be a huge contender at the MasterIn fact, I’m predicting he will win it He will be the comeback kid after a tough opening three months to the year, he is now preparing to shake the critics up again Recently he has been the subject of vicious criticism, from everything about spending too much time with his girlfriend, to his new clubs, to his commitment READ MORE

Is Rory McIlroy joining Tiger Woods back on form after successful WGC Championship? (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:13:23 PDT

By: MATT KEOUGH

Rory McIlroy felt the weight of a poor season start lift off his shoulders as his increasing comfort became clear during the final round at the WGC-Cadillac Championship. McIlroy managed to finished in the top ten on Sunday, catapulting 22 spots, shooting an eagle and no bogeys.

Has Rory McIlroy joined Oscar Pistorius, Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods in the Nike curse? (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:47:02 PST

Has Rory McIlroy been cursed by Nike?Irish pro golfer Rory McIlroy could be the latest star to be affected by what people are calling the ‘Curse of the Nike’The 23-year-old champion golfer made headlines for the wrong reasons when he walked off the course midway through the second round of the Honda Classic on FridayAfter a rough start at the Honda Classic, McIlroy called it quits on the 18th hole (the ninth hole of his round) after hitting his 3rd ball into the water The Co READ MORE

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Wood's new Nike advert released as heir apparent signs massive sponsorship - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:53:18 PST

By: RACHAEL LAIRD

Nike Golf has signed a sponsorship deal with No. 1-ranked Rory McIlroy for a reported $200 million. Nike now represents golf's two biggest stars in McIlroy and Tiger Woods, who has been with the sportswear company since turning pro in 1996.

Rory McIlroy insists there is no great rivalry with Tiger Woods (IrishCentral)

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:24:06 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are playing for big money at the World Golf final event in Turkey – but the Ulsterman insists there is no great rivalry between the pair.

“Duel at Lake Jinsha” for Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in China (IrishCentral)

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:16:17 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

The Northern Irish PGA Champion Rory McIlroy and the world’s most famous golfer Tiger Woods are set to duel during a one-day exhibition at Lake Jinsha International Golf Club in Beijing,China.

Rory McIlroy now has Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus in his sights (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:15:03 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Rory McIlroy is back on top of the world – after winning the USPGA title at Kiawah Island on Sunday night, and Tiger Woods’ total of 14 major golf titles is now on his radar.

Rory McIlroy within two shots of Tiger Woods at PGA championship (IrishCentral)

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 06:22:07 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Rory McIlroy is just two shots behind Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh at the PGA championship, the last major of the season.

New book claims Tiger Woods ordered porn movies during Irish Ryder Cup (IrishCentral)

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:38:52 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Ireland’s most exclusive golf club has denied that it provided porn movies for golfing legend Tiger Woods when he stayed there during the Ryder Cup in 2006.

Rory McIlroy on Tiger alert after Woods gets back to winning ways at Bay Hill (IrishCentral)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:57:33 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Tiger Woods has sent out a Masters warning to Rory McIlroy – after taming his compatriot Graeme McDowell in Florida.

Rory McIlroy defeats veteran Tiger Woods for number one rank in golf - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:33:28 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy (22) defeated Tiger Woods’ late charge at the US PGA Tour’s Honda Classic to claim the title of number one golfer under the Official World Golf Ranking, which will be officially released tomorrow.

Rory McIlroy defeats Tiger Woods for number one rank in golf -First Irishman to be ranked number one in the world VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:00:16 PST

Rory McIlroyNorthern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy (22) defeated Tiger Woods’ late charge at the US PGA Tour’s Honda Classic to claim the title of number one golfer under the Official World Golf Ranking, which will be officially released tomorrowGolfcom writes that McIlroy had to manage a late surge from Tiger Woods, who was fighting to retain his number one ranking which he had held for a staggering 623 weeks Though the pressure was certainly on, McIlroy proved himself by ultimately beating out Woods READ MORE

Rory McIlroy says that thinking he was Tiger Woods caused collapse at US Masters (IrishCentral)

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:18:44 PST

By: DARA KELLY

The 22-year-old world champion golfer says that his attempts to copy Tiger Woods intimidating aura and “rip your head off” attitude were partially to blame for his collapse in the 2011 US Masters.

Rory McIlroy says Tiger Woods will never return to a top-ranked position (IrishCentral)

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:29:59 PDT

By: SEAN O'SHEA

Tiger Woods best days are all behind him according to young Irish golfing ace Rory McIlroy. Now the former world champion will have a struggle to return to the top of the sport's world rankings, McIlroy contends.

Darren Clarke overtakes Tiger Woods in the golf world rankings (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:26:09 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Golf legend Tiger Woods dropped three places to 36 in the the world rankings released on Monday.

Irish Keegan Bradley now above Tiger Woods in the Official World Golf Ranking (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:36:09 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Irish American PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley is now official ranked as 29th in the Official World Ranking list while Tiger Woods is down to 33rd. Bradley a relative newcomer to the Majors flew up the ranking, moving from 108th to his current spot.

Rory McIlroy says Tiger Woods caddie went too far (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:50:58 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Rory McIlroy has come forward saying that he thought New Zealander caddie Steve Williams comments on Sunday were over the top. Williams, who was fired by Tiger Woods last month, made some comments after winning with Adam Scott at Akron.

Irish Major winners to welcome Tiger Woods back to action in Akron (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:08:17 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland’s Major winners have welcomed the return of Tiger Woods to competitive action at next week’s Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio.

How Rory McIlroy faced down the Tiger Woods legend ---too young to be intimidated by former king (IrishCentral)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:25:08 PDT

Rory McIlroy hails from Holywood County Down, literally "the Holy Wood' and it is a strange coincidence that he destroyed Tiger Woods as the undisputed king of golf last SundayThe New York Times carried an incredible piece of journalism which threads together the relationship between Woods and Mcilroy over the past few seasonsAs Woods was in decline and McIlroy began coming forward a wary respect grew up between the two men the Times reportsKey to the relationship however was that McIlroy refused to be intimidated by Woods who had sent fear through every one of his contemporaries when his name appeared on the leaderboard READ MORE

Rory McIlroy has Tiger Woods in his Ryder Cup sights (IrishCentral)

Fri, 14 May 2010 06:40:33 PDT

World number nine golfer Rory McIlroy has his eye on a battle royale with Tiger Woods at this year’s Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Wales – providing both men qualify that isThe 21-year-old told the Irish Examiner that there is nothing he wouldn’t like more than a go at the world number one golfer in the biennial competition between Europe and the United States"I’d love to go toe-to-toe with Tiger and it will be a dream come true There would be no better way to win the Ryder Cup than to go head-to-head with Tiger and beat him READ MORE