Getty Daughter of Rory McIlroy, Poppy, runs on the seventh hole during the Par Three Contest before the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. The couple welcomed their daughter, Poppy, on Aug. 31, 2020. She has become a regular presence at her father’s tournaments and a central figure in his life.

While Rory McIlroy played himself out of contention, Scottie Scheffler gave himself a shot at completing the career grand slam but will have to produce something special to reel in Wyndham Clark's six-stroke lead if he is to win the US Open at Shinnecock Hills.

SOUTHAMPTON, New York — Rory McIlroy is seven shots behind after two rounds at the U.S. Open, but knows recent history proves he’s not out of contention. He noted that, the last time Shinnecock hosted in 2018, eventual champion Brooks Koepka was pretty far back going into the weekend (five shots behind).

Golf’s two biggest names faced unexpected adversity as the U.S. Open delivered another reminder of how quickly fortunes can change.

As he currently competes at the 2026 U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy was caught in another drama after his decision for the Travellers Championship emerged.

McIlroy wonders if the old way the PGA Tour operated was actually best as they prepare for major schedule changes in 2028

When Rory McIlroy knocked in a 66-footer during a run of three straight birdies, he looked set for a big move at the U.S. Open.