Rory McIlroy publicly questioned the Memorial Tournament's beloved milkshake tradition, sparking debate among golf fans

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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy think the same way about Muirfield Village, and what it takes to succeed at the Memorial Tournament. This is a big golf course, but it’s not all about power.

Rory McIlroy took the course at Shinnecock Hills for a practice round on Monday, preparing for the 126th playing of the U.S. Open.

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The 2026 Memorial Tournament will be the seventh time this season that Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are both in the same event.

TaylorMade has announced the launch of an all-new Spider Tour putter family, with a torched PVD finish featuring among the traditional and new designs

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll stunned fans with a rare White House photo as Trump praised the golfer’s latest Masters win.

Rory McIlroy has returned to action at the Memorial Tournament after two weeks off, and he has made his feelings clear on the state of his game ahead of the U.S. Open