Will Zalatoris Has Something To Say About Rory McIlroy’s Decision At The Masters When Rory McIlroy was getting set for his third shot into the 13th hole at last year’s Masters, it looked like he was finally on his way to a long-awaited win at Augusta National.

New year, new golf ball, new set of irons ... same ol' Rory McIlroy. Beginning his 2026 campaign in Dubai as per usual, golf's latest grand slam champion got off to a fast start at the 2026 Dubai Invitational with an opening 5-under 66 to sit atop the DP World Tour event after Round 1.

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy, once again paired together for the second round of the Dubai Invitational, endured starkly contrasting days as the Ryder Cup colleagues sought to combat stiff winds at the Creek Golf Club.

Tommy Fleetwood has opened up about his targets for the 2026 season ahead of the Dubai Invitational. He is teeing it up in the DP World Tour event this week, with Rory McIlroy and several other top European players also in the field.

Rory McIlroy starts his season in Dubai; it’s no real change to how he’s handled each season for the past few years. But what has changed – his equipment.

OFFALY star Shane Lowry will take a share of the lead into the weekend at the Dubai Invitational. The Clara native grinding out a three-under 68 in tough conditions at Dubai Creek on Friday

A few weeks back, Rory McIlroy did something only golf legends could dream up: he went back to Augusta National alone. No cameras, no crowds—just a quiet stay in cabin on site filled with food, wine and reflection.

Shane Lowry claims a share of the halfway lead at the Dubai Invitational as Rory McIlroy slips back after finding water four times during an erratic second round.