McIlroy crowned Sports Personality of Year
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RORY MCILROY revealed the amazing one-of-a-kind Christmas gift he received from his caddie. But he joked he is scared Scottie Scheffler could ruin it very soon. McIlroy, 36, completed the career
Rory McIlroy capped off a dream 2025 with an elusive BBC honor. He used an emotional acceptance speech to thank his family - and honor others. The post Rory McIlroy’s teary SPOTY speech puts ‘dream’ year in perspective appeared first on Golf.
McIlroy was the favourite to win the award and topped the public vote ahead of Ellie Kildunne, who starred in England’s Rugby World Cup win and was second in voting, and newly crowned F1 world champion Lando Norris, who was third. Lionesses heroes Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton and world darts champion Luke Littler were also nominated.
Through McIlroy and GolfPass have long been partners, today’s announcement makes Firethorn Versant’s first-ever joint venture. Of course, NBCUniversal has had plenty of those. Versant, first announced in 2024 and named this past May, will officially be a standalone company on the first business day of 2026, Jan. 2.
The Masters champion said he wants to re-live his "unbelievable year" after finishing his season at the Crown Australian Open
Scottie Schefflers team win the first ever Golf Channel Games at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter after beating Rory McIlroys team in a decisive play-off, claiming it by an inch on a closest-to-the-hole decider from 47 yards.
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A whiff. A rally. Rory McIlroy is giving Australian Open fans everything they could ask for at Royal Melbourne
Rory McIlroy's rollar-coaster finish in the second round of the Australian Open included a swing and a miss on a short and three late birdies to make the cut
EVERY golf fan should experience The Masters at least once in their lifetime. And what better time than to witness Rory McIlroy’s defence of the Green Jacket he won so memorably in 2025.
Rory McIlroy arrived at Royal Melbourne for the 2025 Crown Australian Open and immediately stirred conversation with a surprisingly blunt assessment of the venue.