The Ryder Cup is set for a fiery climax on Sunday after Rory McIlroy's row with Patrick Cantlay's caddie overshadowed the American's late surge in Saturday's fourballs which gave the USA a glimmer of hope.

Golf: Ryder Cup set for spicy climax after Rory McIlroy's spat amid Team USA surge

Europe led the USA 6.5-1.5 at the Ryder Cup in Rome after saving three fourballs matches late on Friday to deny an American fightback. Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick were the only European pair to win, 5 and 3 against Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele.

Golf: Late drama ensures Europe extend Ryder Cup lead to five

Rory McIlroy says he is at the front of the Ludvig Aberg "bandwagon" as the rising star prepares to make his Ryder Cup debut later this month. Aberg was hailed as a generational talent by Europe captain Luke Donald after he gave the 23-year-old Swede one of his six wild cards for the upcoming contest against the United States.

Golf: Rory McIlroy backs rising start Ludvig Aberg to deliver at Ryder Cup

There are many UK doubles waiting to be celebrated as the 151st Open Championship begins at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club on Thursday, July 20. It starts with Australia's defending champion Cameron Smith and Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy.

The Open: McIlroy, Smith gather at Royal Liverpool Golf Course as veterans look to stamp authority

While Rory McIlroy’s clubs are doing all the talking, the man himself has embraced silence. The world No. 2 is the talk of the town at the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.

The Open: McIlroy shuts out the noise

Rory McIlroy said he would rather retire from the sport than sign up for LIV Golf after proposals came to light to offer the former world number one his own team on the breakaway circuit.

Golf: I'd rather retire than play LIV Golf, says world number three Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy knew it before it happened. He was just outside the scoring tent after recording an even-par 70 in the final round of the US Open when he heard the cheers from nearby 18th green.

Golf: Rory McIlroy ready to go through '100 Sundays like this' for another major title

Rickie Fowler and Wyndham Clark shared a one-shot lead over four-time major winner Rory McIlroy on Saturday after a two-shot swing at 18 left them tied atop the leaderboard at the US Open.

Golf: Fowler, Clark lead McIlroy by one after US Open third round

World number three Rory McIlroy and newly crowned PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka will make for a spicy pairing in the first two rounds of the 123rd US Open at Los Angeles Country Club.

Golf: Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka paired together for US Open

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy birdied two of the last four holes to grab a share of the lead after Saturday's third round of the US PGA Tour Memorial Tournament.

Golf: Rory McIlroy shares lead at PGA Memorial with two others after third round

Top-ranked Jon Rahm seeks his second consecutive major title, Rory McIlroy wants his first major victory since 2014 and Jordan Spieth just hopes to play when the PGA Championship tees off on Thursday.

Golf: John Rahm, Rory McIlroy call discipline key ahead of PGA Championship

Northern Ireland golf star Rory McIlroy revealed on Tuesday he had taken a break from the sport to focus on his "mental and emotional well-being" in the wake of his missed cut at the Masters last month.

Golf: Rory McIlroy feeling 'fresh' after mental health break

On a day when one of the most prominent players in the breakaway LIV Golf series led the field at the Masters by three shots, Rory McIlroy, the world number two and the PGA Tour's most active supporter, faced an early exit.

Masters 2023: World No 2 Rory McIlroy crashes out early in Augusta; wait continues for career Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy admitted on Tuesday that the PGA Tour's top golfers were reaping the benefits of the emergence of the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf circuit.

Golf: Players reaping benefits from LIV circuit, admit Rahm, McIlroy

World number one Jon Rahm says the continuous tussle for the top ranking among himself, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler "speaks to the greatness of the game of golf right now.

Golf: John Rahm says tussle for top place is 'really interesting'

Jon Rahm won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai by two shots on Sunday as Rory McIlroy finished fourth to end the season as European number one for the fourth time.

Jon Rahm wins DP World Tour championship in Dubai, Rory McIlroy ends season as Europe's No. 1

World number one Rory McIlroy said LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman must step down from his position immediately as golf's tours need an "adult in the room" to help end the stalemate in their feud.

Greg Norman must quit LIV role to end stalemate, says No. 1 ranked Rory McIlroy

TMRW Sports, a tech-focused company co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, announced on Wednesday a star-studded investor group that includes tennis great Serena Williams and seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Serena, Hamilton among big-name investors behind Tiger Woods- Rory McIlroy's TMRW Sports

World number one Rory McIlroy said the feud between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf Series is "out of control" and that it could leave the game "fractured" for a long time.

PGA Tour vs LIV Series feud 'no good for anyone, says No. 1 ranked Rory McIlroy

In recent times, golf has been in the headlines for the PGA Tour versus LIV Golf tussle. The tensions between PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf continue with each passing day and the divide has created a lot of stir.

Rory McIlroy reacts to tensions between PGA Tour and LIV Golf, says game is 'ripping itself apart'

In their latest move against the rival breakaway series LIV Golf, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have jointly launched a new startup, TMRW Sports, which will aim to use technology to pave the way for arena and stadium-centric golf events to attract new eyes to the sport and cultivate a younger audience.

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy spearhead joint charge against LIV Golf, launch tech-focused firm

Australia's Cameron Smith won the 150th British Open at St Andrews on Sunday after a stunning final round of 64 saw him overtake favourite Rory McIlroy on a dramatic day at the Old Course and claim his first major title with a 20-under-par total.

Cameron Smith sees off favourite Rory McIlroy to clinch British Open title

Top-ranked defending champion Dustin Johnson has more time to prepare for next week's US PGA Heritage Classic than he really wanted after missing the cut at the 85th Masters.

No. 1 Johnson, McIlroy and Koepka miss Masters cut

Rory McIlroy struck his father with a wayward shot in Thursday's opening round of the Masters on the way to his worst start at Augusta National, a four-over par 76.

Watch: McIlroy hits dad with errant shot in Masters meltdown

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