Rory McIlroy

2024 - 11 - 7

Rory McIlroy Shows Off New Swing in Abu Dhabi Championship - Is He Ready to Reclaim Glory?

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Rory McIlroy makes a splash with a 5-under 67 at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship! Could this be the comeback we've all been waiting for?

Rory McIlroy returned to competitive action at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, showcasing his newly refined swing and promptly dropping a 5-under 67 on the scorecard for his first round. While it might feel like just another tournament for some, for Rory, it was a major moment as he navigates through the changes made to elevate his game. Fans are buzzing with the prospect of him regaining his previous prowess on the green after taking a month off to fine-tune his technique. He’s clearly feeling ‘pretty good’ as he eyeballs the leaderboard, and we’re loving the energy!

Despite sitting five shots behind early pace-setter Tommy Fleetwood, McIlroy’s performance is nothing short of impressive. Keeping a close watch on the competition, he knows it’s not just about his game; it’s about outsmarting the best of the best. The competitive spirit is palpable in Abu Dhabi, with LIV’s Tyrrell Hatton also firing a strong start that might just keep Rory on his toes. Who doesn’t love a good rivalry?

Rory’s round was significantly enhanced by a series of birdie blitzes, something we’ve come to expect from the champion. His continued dedication to refining his swing appears to be paying off, prompting observers to wonder: could this be the spark that ignites McIlroy’s charge towards a potential sixth Race to Dubai title? Golf enthusiasts around Ireland are crossing their fingers that this marks the start of a grand comeback for the Northern Irish star.

In case you’re still not convinced of Rory’s magic, here’s a fun fact: he has secured a staggering 35 professional wins in his career, and at just 34 years of age, many believe he’s far from done. As he embraces this latest chapter of his golfing saga, the future held by Rory McIlroy still feels as thrilling as watching him sink that final putt for a major title. Will this be the return of the McIlroy we all know and cherish? The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is just the beginning!

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Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship: Rory McIlroy makes five-under-par ... (Sky Sports)

Round-one clubhouse lead stands at nine-under, with LIVs Tyrrell Hatton also starting well amid birdie blitz; watch the first of the DP World Tour Play-Offs ...

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Rory McIlroy keeps close eye on rivals after opening with a 67 in ... (Independent.ie)

Rory McIlroy is keeping a close eye on his Race to Dubai rivals after carding a 67 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

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Rory McIlroy (67) felt 'pretty good' in first round since swing change (Yahoo Sports)

Rory McIlroy fired a 5-under 67 Thursday at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as he continues to work through a recent swing change.

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Rory McIlroy, returning from month off, shoots 67 in Abu Dhabi - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Rory McIlroy returned from a month away from competitive action and shot a 5-under 67 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship to sit five shots ...

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Rory McIlroy Makes Solid Start In Abu Dhabi In First Round Since ... (Golf Monthly)

Rory McIlroy was satisfied enough with an opening 67 in his first round since making major swing changes for the Abu Dhabi Championship.

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Rory McIlroy closes in on sixth Race to Dubai as Tommy Fleetwood ... (Golfmagic.com)

Rory McIlroy off to solid start at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship but he's five shots off the early pace set by Tommy Fleetwoood.

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Rory McIlroy, returning from month off, shoots 67 in Abu Dhabi - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Rory McIlroy returned from a month away from competitive action and shot a 5-under 67 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship to sit four shots off ...

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Tommy Fleetwood leads with 62 in Abu Dhabi, Rory McIlroy feels ... (pgatour.com)

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Fine, but unimaginative.

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Rory McIlroy reflects on 'reason that I find myself in the place that I ... (Belfast Newsletter)

Rory McIlroy's drive for a sixth Race to Dubai title opened with a 67 yesterday at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as he declared his bid to “finish the ...

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Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy solid in opening round at HSBC ... (The Irish Sun)

RORY McIlroy and Shane Lowry made solid starts at this week's penultimate event on the DP World Tour.The Holywood hotshot is aiming to land his sixth.

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Rory McIlroy 2014 Vs 2024 - What Do The Stats Say? (Golf Monthly)

McIlroy also won the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, finished as European No.1 and topped the PGA Tour money list in a year ...

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Rory McIlroy thinks Donald Trump and Elon Musk could help PGA ... (CNN)

Rory McIlroy thinks that Donald Trump's return to presidency could help unify the fractured landscape of men's professional golf by brokering a deal between ...

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Rory McIlroy: Donald Trump could 'clear the way' for PGA-LIV Golf ... (SportsPro Media)

Four-time major winner also suggests Elon Musk could get involved in merger between the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and DP World Tour.

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Rory McIlroy (67) felt 'pretty good' in first round since swing change (NBC Sports)

Rory McIlroy fired a 5-under 67 Thursday at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as he continues to work through a recent swing change.

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With Trump back as president, Rory McIlroy thinks a LIV-PGA Tour ... (Palm Beach Post)

Rory McIlroy said Donald Trump once again becoming president could result in the long-awaited deal between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.

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Rory McIlroy Says He Will Play Less in 2025 on the PGA Tour (Sports Illustrated)

Speaking to the Telegraph in Abu Dhabi during a DP World Tour event, McIlroy said he may sit out multiple PGA Tour signature events.

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Rory McIlroy shares plan to skip PGA Tour events after being ... (Daily Express)

McIlroy received a heavy punishment for a late withdrawal from the RBC Heritage a year ago. The tournament - one of the PGA's 'signature events' which is ...

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Rory McIlroy to dramatically cut down schedule after deploying ... (Yahoo Sports)

Rory McIlroy intends to take an axe to his 2025 schedule and the bad news for the PGA Tour is that the world No 3 may skip not only one of the $20 million ...

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Why Rory McIlroy spent a month away from golf, in a studio hitting ... (The Indian Express)

Returning from a month off, the Northern Irishman shot 67 in Abu Dhabi.

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Rory McIlroy makes drastic schedule change (bunkered)

Rory McIlroy plans to make a huge cutback to his 2025 playing schedule – including skipping one of the PGA Tour's FexEx Cup playoff events.

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Rory McIlroy's schedule changes suggest a bigger shift (Golf.com)

Rory McIlroy is changing his swing and his schedule. His explanation tells us about McIlroy and about pro golf, too.

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Rory McIlroy labelled 'clearly lucky' after incredible duff shot (Belfast Live)

Even Rory McIlroy's bad shots turn into something special. The Northern Ireland man proved it with a duff shot that almost resulted in a stunning eagle at ...

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Rory McIlroy reveals surprising PGA Tour plans after being handed ... (Irish Star)

Rory McIlroy says he will only play in tournaments he enjoys as he looks to limit his schedule on the PGA Tour and avoid the "hard slog" of entering up to ...

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Rory McIlroy plans to shorten schedule in 2025 (Sports Business Journal)

Next week's DP World Tour Championship in Dubai will be McIlroy's 27th competitive appearance of the year. Initially, it was “mandatory” for the PGA Tour ...

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Predicting What Rory McIlroy's 2025 Schedule Will Look Like (Golf Monthly)

Take a look and when and where Rory McIlroy will likely be playing his golf next year with his full 2025 playing schedule.

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Rory McIlroy needs Saturday fireworks in Abu Dhabi after late triple ... (Independent.ie)

Rory McIlroy admitted he'll need a special round on Saturday to win his first Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after he “made a mess” of the 17th and racked up a ...

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Rory McIlroy plans to shorten schedule in 2025 (Sports Business Journal)

Next week's DP World Tour Championship in Dubai will be McIlroy's 27th competitive appearance of the year. Initially, it was “mandatory” for the PGA Tour ...

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Triple bogey leaves McIlroy outside Abu Dhabi top ten (RTE.ie)

Rory McIlroy sits nine shots off the pace at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after a costly triple bogey on the 17th ruined an otherwise flawless round for ...

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Frustration on the 17th as Rory McIlroy slips back in Abu Dhabi (The42)

A TRIPLE BOGEY on the 17th hole saw Rory McIlroy slip back the leaderboard on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. McIlroy carded another round of 67 ...

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Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship: Rory McIlroy hit by triple bogey ... (Sky Sports)

Englands Paul Waring opens a commanding five-shot lead in Abu Dhabi for the weekend, with Rory McIlroy nine back after par-three woes on 17th; ...

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Rory McIlroy's momentum slowed by late triple bogey in Abu Dhabi (NBC Sports)

Rory McIlroy's hard charge up the leaderboard at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship came to a screeching halt on Friday.

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