Golfer says new business venture will give him a ‘competitive outlet beyond golf’ The partnership – with global alternative asset management giant TPG to create TPG Sports – is aimed at investing “with companies, teams, and leagues shaping the future of sports.”McIlroy told the Sunday Independent in an exclusive interview that the new business venture is aimed at providing him with a “competitive outlet beyond golf”.McIlroy’s appetite to add to the five majors he has now won remains undimmed by his recent success at Augusta in the US Masters, which saw him achieve an historic career Grand Slam. But the
The first golfing Major of the 2025 season gets underway on Thursday as the US Masters at Augusta tees off. Scottie Scheffler is trying to win his third Green Jacket in four years, while Rory McIlroy is trying to break his Major hoodoo, having not won one for more than 10 years. Paddy has priced up all the big hitters in his win and each-way markets but we’ve also got a stack of ‘Specials’ market that could unearth a gem or two in their own category. Masters 2025 ‘Specials’ tips First Round Leader – Jordan Spieth / Justin RoseTop Rest
The Ulsterman completed the career Grand Slam on Sunday after one of the most dramatic final rounds in recent major history, becoming one of only six men to have won all four of golf’s biggest prizes.McIlroy had a six-foot putt on the 72nd hole to seal victory but pulled it left, sending him to a play-off with Justin Rose, who carded ten birdies in a remarkable final round of 66.With McIlroy having had a four-shot lead on the back nine before making a double bogey at the 13th, and then missing a short putt for the win, the obvious question
'Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’ - says Michelle O'Neill Northern Ireland should have a “huge party” to welcome home golfing champion Rory McIlroy, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said.It came as Stormont’s Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, said he is looking forward to “formally marking” McIlroy’s success in the coming weeks.Ms O’Neill said people are “bursting with pride” at McIlroy’s achievement in winning the Masters, which should be celebrated “in the best possible style”.Co Down golfer McIlroy, who achieved the career grand slam with his victory in Augusta, Georgia, lives in the US.Speaking moments after winning