Latest in 2025 Players: Rory McIlroy, who knows well the pain of J.J. Spaun's defeat, relishes victory again
Sort by
4,248 items
-
Rory McIlroy relishing tougher test as storms head for Players Championship
Northern Irishman two off lead after improved driving Tommy Fleetwood in contention with second-round 66 It looks as if the world’s best golfers should have enjoyed this while it lasted. If ...The Guardian - 4d -
Villegas, Spaun and Glover share Players lead, McIlroy one back
Colombia's Camilo Villegas and Americans Lucas Glover and J.J. Spaun each fired six-under-par 66s to share the lead on Thursday at the darkness-halted opening round of the PGA Players ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Rory McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from University of Texas player heckling him
Rory McIlroy shot a 67 at The Players ChampionshipABC News - 4d -
Five things you need to know about 54-hole Players leader J.J. Spaun
From his skating dreams to his struggle with diabetes to now leading through three days at TPC Sawgrass, here's a look at Spaun's journey.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Players Championship LIVE: Rory McIlroy beats JJ Spaun in dramatic three-hole play-off
The world No 2 comfortably won the play-off after Spaun found the water on the 17th and the Northern Irishman claimed a memorable St Patrick’s Day triumphYahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy set for three-hole Monday play-off to decide Players Championship
McIlroy will face JJ Spaun over three holes, with the play-off starting at 1pm UK time on Monday afternoonYahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from University of Texas player heckling him
Rory McIlroy was interested only in his good start to The Players Championship on Thursday than discussing a heckling incident in which he took the phone of a University of Texas player who had ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Fan who had phone snatched by Rory McIlroy is top US amateur golfer
If Rory McIlroy treats his rivals with the same contempt he dished out to one of America’s top college golfers who crassly heckled him at The Players Championship, then there will be only one ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
J.J. Spaun takes the lead at The Players Championship on windy day that wrecked rounds
J.J. Spaun watched his 25-foot putt swirl 360 degrees around the cup and drop for par, a fitting end to a wild, windy, round-wrecking Saturday at The Players Championship that gave him a one-shot ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'It was fascinating': J.J. Spaun receives advantageous drop during Players final round
If Spaun goes on to win The Players, he’ll have the Rules of Golf to thank.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Players Championship: Long par putt by J.J. Spaun preserves a one-shot lead over Bud Cauley
J.J. Spaun drained a 25-foot par putt on the final hole Saturday to preserve his one-shot lead in the third round of The Players Championship.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rory McIlroy in the lead at The Players as rain threatens a Monday finish
The Players Championship turned into a race against time on Sunday when thunderstorms halted play right after Rory McIlroy surged into a one-shot lead on the back nine. McIlroy, already a winner ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rory McIlroy takes phone after being heckled by NCAA winner at The Players
A University of Texas men’s golfer was reportedly escorted out of TPC Sawgrass following an incident with Rory McIlroy during Tuesday’s practice round for The Players.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Players Championship 2025: Heckler from practice round apologizes to Rory McIlroy and PGA Tour
The University of Texas golfer was allegedly seen having his phone taken by McIlroy as he walked off the tee boxCBS Sports - 4d -
2025 Players Championship: Rory McIlroy posts strong Round 2, moves into contention at TPC Sawgrass
McIlroy shared the lead at various points at TPC Sawgrass but will instead head into the weekend just off the paceCBS Sports - 3d -
The Players Championship: Lucas Glover, Camilo Villegas lead field; Rory McIlroy one stroke back
On a rough day for some stars, Rory McIlroy and others stepped up at Sawgrass.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Play suspended at Players with McIlroy in lead
Shortly after Rory McIlroy had taken the lead at 12 under, play was suspended at The Players Championship because of lightning in the area.ESPN - 2d -
J.J. Spaun purposely drops golf ball on a sprinkler head to get relief at Players Championship
Jim "Bones" Mackay said J.J. Spaun purposely dropped his golf ball on a sprinkler head to get relief from the rough into the fairway.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UT golf star Luke Potter apologizes for heckling Rory McIlroy at The Players in Florida
University of Texas golf star Luke Potter apologized after heckling Rory McIlroy from the sidelines of The Players at TPC Sawgrass.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters
Rory McIlroy has won The Players Championship in a three-hole playoff against JABC News - 1d -
Rory McIlroy ignores bogeys to find himself in Players Championship mix
A valiant closing birdie kept Rory McIlroy in the hunt for a second Players Championship crown after tough conditions here at the Stadium Course had seemingly forced the world No 2 out of contention.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'Double down on what I’m doing': Rory McIlroy wins Players, sets sights on big 2025 season
With a win in February at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, McIlroy has won twice on U.S. soil in a calendar year for the first time before the Masters.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Players Championship final round tee times, how to watch: J.J. Spaun takes solo lead entering Sunday at TPC Sawgrass
J.J. Spaun is 18 holes away from what would be the biggest win of his career.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
2025 Players Championship TV schedule, coverage, channel, how to watch Rory McIlroy playoff live stream
Where to watch every memorable moment of the 2025 Players Championship on TV or streaming live onlineCBS Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy's career PGA Tour wins: A list of every event McIlroy has won on Tour
Rory McIlroy collected his 28th career PGA Tour win at The Players Championship. Here's all of his Tour titles.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Spaun leads by 1 as wind wreaks havoc at Players
J.J. Spaun watched his 25-foot putt swirl 360 degrees around the cup and drop for par, a fitting end to a wild, windy Saturday at the Players Championship that gave him a one-shot lead going into ...ESPN - 2d -
Watch: Rory McIlroy shares adorable moment with daughter Poppy after winning Players
Rory McIlroy's daughter, Poppy, was waiting by the 18th green after his win and gave him a flower to celebrate.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy answers the call after a spot of mobile phone interference
Northern Irishman round in 67 after clash with spectator Glover, Spaun and Villegas lead the way at Sawgrass Rory McIlroy opted to let his golf clubs do the talking. A wondrous approach to the ...The Guardian - 4d -
McIlroy tight-lipped about apologetic heckler incident
Rory McIlroy kept quiet on Thursday about a practice-round incident at The Players Championship in which he took a heckler's phone, a critic who later apologized to the four-time major ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
'I feel like I'm a more complete player': Players win a sign of what's to come for Rory in 2025?
After two early wins in signature events, McIlroy's game is in a great place with the Masters and the rest of the majors in the not-too-distant future.ESPN - 5h -
Ryder Cup 2025: Predicting Team Europe including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and wildcards
Team Europe will look to retain the Ryder Cup later this year after brilliantly defeating Team USA in Rome in 2023Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rory McIlroy shares hope for Tiger Woods' recovery from Achilles injury: 'It sucks ... doesn't have much luck'
Woods and McIlroy have become close off the course, but after Tiger's injury, it's unlikely they play together again until 2026CBS Sports - 6d -
2025 Players Championships odds, picks: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy hold as favorites at PGA Tour flagship
The biggest event of the PGA Tour's season takes place this week at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - 5d -
2025 Players Championship purse, prize money: Payout for Rory McIlroy, winner's share out of $25 million pool
The biggest prize fund of the PGA Tour's season was up for grabs during its signature event at TPC SawgrassCBS Sports - 1d -
J.J. Spaun leads Players Championship as winds whip field Saturday at TPC Sawgrass
With gusts up to 30 mph, Spaun shot 2-under 70 to take a one-shot lead into the final round, where TV and tee times have been moved up.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
McIlroy lays down Masters marker with Players Championship playoff triumph
Northern Irishman wins ‘fifth major’ for second time McIlroy: ‘I feel like I’m a better player now than ever’ Masters fever just got louder. The prospect of Augusta National morphing into Rory ...The Guardian - 1d -
'Nervous McIlroy's Players' win sets him up perfectly for Masters tilt'
Rory McIlroy must celebrate his second Players Championship title before turning his focus to finally cracking Augusta National and completing the Grand Slam at next month's Masters, writes Iain ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
'Nervous McIlroy's Players win sets him up perfectly for Masters tilt'
Rory McIlroy must celebrate his second Players Championship title before turning his focus to finally cracking Augusta National and completing the Grand Slam at next month's Masters, writes Iain ...BBC News - 1d -
5 women's NCAA Tournament players to watch who aren't JuJu Watkins
Everyone knows JuJu Watkins can single-handedly blow up a game. Here's five other players to watch entering the 2025 women's NCAA tournament.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
2025 Players Championship Saturday third round tee times, how to watch
Here's what you need to know about the TV and streaming information as well as the tee times for the third round of the Players. All times ET.Yahoo Sports - 3d