Michael Singh+FollowRory’s Grand Slam Year Ends Down UnderWhat a ride for Rors! After finally completing the career grand slam at Augusta and helping Team Europe reclaim the Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy wrapped up his 2025 season at Royal Melbourne. Even though he didn’t top the leaderboard in Australia, the record crowds and his call for a dedicated week for the Aussie Open show how much he’s thinking about the sport’s future. Now, he’s ready for some well-earned family time and a chance to reflect on a legendary year. #Sports #Golf #RoryMcIlroy00Share
Heather Garcia+FollowRory & McCarty: Royal Melbourne > PGA Tour?Interesting take from Rory McIlroy and Matt McCarty after the Aussie Open! Even though Rory didn’t light up the leaderboard, he and McCarty both raved about Royal Melbourne, saying it outshines most PGA Tour stops. It’s rare to hear pros openly rank a non-PGA event so highly. Could this spark a new wave of Tour stars heading Down Under? What do you all think—does the Aussie Open deserve more global hype? #Sports #Golf #RoryMcIlroy00Share
Heather Garcia+FollowRory Rips Aussie Open Scheduling ClashRory McIlroy, aka the Ulsterman, didn’t hold back after finishing 14th at Royal Melbourne—he’s calling out the Aussie Open bosses for a scheduling mess. With the Hero World Challenge and Nedbank Golf Challenge happening at the same time, top PGA stars like Scottie Scheffler were missing Down Under. Rory wants the event to reach its full potential, but says it needs a better date to draw the world’s best. Thoughts on how this impacts the tournament’s prestige? #Sports #Golf #RoryMcIlroy00Share
Heather Garcia+FollowRory's Banana Peel Blunder at Aussie OpenOnly in golf! Rory “Rors” McIlroy’s wild week at the Australian Open hit another level of weird when his ball landed under a banana peel in the rough. Already coming off an air shot on Friday, Rors had to take his medicine and hack out, carding a double bogey. Still, he rallied with five birdies to stay in the hunt, but he’s nine shots back of Neergaard-Petersen. Ever seen anything like this? #Sports #Golf #RoryMcIlroy00Share
Gabriella Gonzalez+FollowBanana-Gate Trips Up Rory at Aussie OpenCan you believe it? Rory “Rors” McIlroy’s shot at the Australian Open took a wild turn thanks to a rogue banana peel on the second hole. Instead of risking a penalty by moving it, Rors played through, but it cost him a double bogey. He bounced back with a string of birdies, but Banana-Gate might be the weirdest golf mishap we’ve seen in a while! Thoughts on how this stacks up against other bizarre golf moments? #Sports #Golf #RoryMcIlroy10Share
Karen Pierce+FollowRory’s Green Jacket Reality CheckAfter finally grabbing that elusive green jacket at Augusta, Rory “Rors” McIlroy opened up about the unexpected pressure of being golf’s newest Masters champ. He admitted he got a bit too cocky, even telling his wife Erica to keep him grounded—literally, if needed! The emotional win was huge, but the real challenge came with the spotlight and fan scrutiny, especially after Ryder Cup drama. Shows even legends need a reality check sometimes! #Sports #Golf #RoryMcIlroy20Share