McIlroy-Mania as Superstar Golfer Hits Royal Melbourne

McIlroy-mania as superstar golfer hits Royal Melbourne

Rory McIlroy made a surprise early visit to the prestigious course as he prepares to headline the Australian Open this week.

McIlroy-mania takes over as Australian Open tees off

McIlroy-mania has taken over Royal Melbourne but the grand slam winner has found the Australian Open course not as welcoming as he would have hoped. Thousands of golf fans swarmed the famous sandbelt course, lining the 10th hole 10 people deep to watch the world No.2 tee off in one of the first groups in round one at 7.05am (AEDT). Playing with Australian stars Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee, Rory McIlroy delivered for the masses with a birdie on th…

McIlroy and McKibbin hit southern hemisphere as Walsh chases LPGA dream - Irish Golfer Magazine

Irish golf is continuing late into the year as Rory McIlroy, Tom McKibbin and Lauren Walsh look to end 2025 on a high note. McIlroy has talked the talk about a global tour and playing a worldwide schedule. There’s no doubt that he has walked the walk in that regard. This week he makes his final appearance of the season at the Crown Australian Open at Royal Melbourne GC – his first time playing the event since 2014. “I’m proud to be committing to…