The Week In Golf

Has DJ separated himself, what’s next for Rory, and the US PGA Tour’s scheduling hurdle

McIlroy out of Abu Dhabi Championship

World No.2 Rory McIlroy has officially withdrawn from this week’s Abu Dhabi Championship on the European Tour after succumbing to the injury he sustained during last week’s BMW South African Open.

Graeme Storm takes down Rory McIlroy at South African Open

Less than three months after seeming to lose his exempt status on the European Tour, Englishman Graeme Storm withstood a final round pairing with Rory McIlroy at the BMW South African Open, winning with a par on the third extra hole at Glendower Golf Club in Johannesburg.

Rory might change clubs ‘week to week’

Rory McIlroy made a New Year’s splash with his decision to add Callaway and Titleist equipment to his bag. Club changes involving a player of McIlroy’s calibre are always noteworthy.

Rory McIlroy’s reaction to seeing a lion up close was priceless

Rory McIlroy’s presence on a leaderboard strikes fear into the hearts of fellow golfers like no one else in today’s game. Even the hint of a possible charge by the four-time major champ prompts golf social media to light up with “Rory’s coming!” GIFs and tweets as McIlroy closes in on his prey.