Golf, by TourMiss

Defending champs Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have work to do if they are to retain their Zurich Classic trophy later today in New Orleans. The all-Irish pairing were tied for the lead at 22-under at the end of their round but when the curtains were drawn on day three the reigning Masters champion and his 2019 Open Champion winning partner were five shots back of the American duo of Ben Griffin and Andrew Novak who combined to produce a ‘better ball’ 61 and seize a three-shot lead at ...

In his first outing since the Masters and Bryson DeChambeau was in sizzling form on day one of the inaugural LIV Golf Mexico City on the host at Club de Golf Chapultepec course in the Mexican capital The Crushers GC Captain birdied his closing hole, the 396-yard par-4 first, by driving the green and two-putting from 35 feet, providing the finishing touch on an 8-under 63 that leaves him one stroke ahead of two other captains, Legion XIII’s Jon Rahm and Ripper GC’s Cameron Smith. The Crushers ...

Second-Round Notes – Friday, April 25, 2025 Defending champs Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have work to do heading into golf’s traditional ‘Moving Day’ at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. The all-Ireland team are in a nine-way tie for 16th at 11-under and six shots adrift of the rookie pair of Americans Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Vero who added a 69 to their sizzling opening 58 on the host TPC Louisana course. Also on 11-under is the pairing of Scot Bob MacIntyre and Belgium’s ...

The all-Ireland Zurich Classic defending duo of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry kick-started their defencnce of the title with two eagles on route to a four-ball best ball eight-under 64 at TPC Louisana. The effort has the duo just inside the top-20 among the field of 80 two-man teams and 1o shots adrift of the leading duo of the Americans Isaiah Salida and Kevin Velo. McIlroy and Lowry were each dressed in all black and with McIlroy clearly delighted to be introduced to the crowd as the Masters Champion. “I ...

Jose Maria Olazabal is proudly being honoured for a second occasion in as many week’s. No sooner had Olazabal agreed to accept the Association of Golf Writers (AGW) invitation at last fortnight’s Masters to become an honouree vice-president and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald announced he’s selected ‘Ollie’ as his third vice captain for this year’s Ryder Cup on Wednesday. Olabzabal, 59, captained the Europeans to a come-from-behind, 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 victory ...

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has returned to competition for this week’s defence of the Zurich Classic very much ‘under the weather’ and admitting it’s ‘achievement’ to be this week in New Orleans. McIlroy has returned from a few days days in Northern Ireland visiting his parents and also visiting London where is it is understood he and his wife, Erica and with Poppy were inspecting a new Surrey-based residence. And in speaking with the media ahead of this week’s ...

LIV Golf celebrates another first this week with a maiden visit a mile high to the Mexican capital of  Mexico City, the sixth tournament of the 2025 league schedule. BASIC INFO When: April 25-27 Where: Club de Golf Chapultepec, Naucalpan, Mexico Competition: Three rounds/54 holes of stroke play Field: 54 players – 13 teams of four players each, and two wild cards Shotgun Start local time (CT): Rd. 1, 1:05 p.m. Rd. 2, 12:05 p.m. Rd. 3, 12:05 p.m. More information: Tickets | Broadcast ...