PALM BEACH GARDENs, Fla. – Rory McIlroy, of course, isn’t your average golfer, but the world No. 1 does have something in common with average players. That is, it’s not the equipment to blame for poor swings, it’s the player.
McIlroy …
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McIlroy says equipment is fine but his swing needs work
PALM BEACH GARDENs, Fla. – Rory McIlroy, of course, isn’t your average golfer, but the world No. 1 does have something in common with average players. That is, it’s not the equipment to blame for poor swings, it’s the player.
McIlroy …
McIlroy off to rocky start with Nike Method putter
It’s too early to panic, or even be concerned, but if you’re Nike Golf, you can’t like the fact that your new $250 million man has already scrapped one of your clubs – at least for now. Rory McIlroy who …
McIlroy praises Nike 20XIx golf ball
Rory McIlroy is still getting accustomed to his new Nike equipment and golf ball, so it’s no big surprise that the world’s No. 1 ranked struggled in his first tournament and missed the cut at this week’s Abu Dhabi Championship.
No …
Nike Golf expected to announce McIlroy on Jan. 14
The worst-kept secret in golf should become official tomorrow. That’s when Nike Golf is expected to announce the signing of world. No. 1 Rory McIlroy. The young Irishman, who had been playing Titleist equipment, is expected to play Nike equipment and play the …
Nike Golf hires Radcliffe as Director of Engineering for golf clubs
Nike Golf has named Nate Radcliffe its Director of Engineering for golf clubs. Radcliffe comes to Nike after 11 years at Cleveland Golf/Srixon, where he served in a range of research, development and brand Management roles. Most recently, Radcliffe was …
McIlroy finishes his Titleist era in style
Rory McIlroy finished his association with the Titleist brand in style with a victory at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. McIlroy, who is expected to switch to Nike Golf next season, played new Titleist Pro V1x prototype golf …
McIlroy says changing equipment won’t make a difference
This week’s DP World Tour Championship in Dubai will be Rory McIlroy’s last hooray with Titleist equipment. The world’s No. 1 ranked player is expected to play Nike Golf clubs and balls next year. Depending on the report, McIlroy has …
Report says McIlroy and Woods have filmed a Nike Golf commercial
Rory McIlroy already has filmed his first Nike Golf commercial – with Tiger Woods – according to FoxSports.com. Although it has no comments from Nike Golf or McIlroy’s camp, FoxSports.com said McIlroy has signed a 10-year deal with Nike that …
Buzz getting stronger than McIlroy might go to Nike Golf
Reports are becoming more frequent that world No. 1 Rory McIIroy is on the verge signing a deal with Nike Golf for as much as $25 million a year over 10 years. The deal, if made, would take …
Rory McIlroy, Titleist continue hot streak
The Acushnet Company (Titleist and FootJoy) always has been about product over players. There really has been no PGA Tour player who has been the “face” of the Titleist or FootJoy brands. But if Rory McIlroy keeps up his pace, …
Rory McIlroy wins Deutsche Bank with prototype Titleist 913 fairway metals
It didn’t take long for the Titleist prototype 913 fairway metals to achieve success on the PGA Tour. Rory McIlroy put two of the prototype Low Spin fairway woods (13.5 degrees, 18 degrees) in play en route to his victory …
Titleist offering limited edition Rory McIlroy putter
Although he’s probably not as hot as he was a few weeks ago, Rory McIlroy is still one of golf’s biggest names. So is Titleist putter designer Scotty Cameron, who has unveiled his limited edition “Inspired by Rory McIlroy Newport” …
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Rory McIlroy will defend U.S. Open title with his driver
Rory McIlroy has played well only one of his previous tournaments – a T7 at this past week’s FedEx St. Jude Classic. But the on-again, off-again World No. 1 is promising to come out swinging – his driver – at …
Rory McIlroy planning a 2-iron assault on The Stadium Course
The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is best known for the par-three 17th hole – Pete Dye’s infamous island green. But more than likely, this week’s Players Championship will be won on the quarter of par fives, each of which is …
McIlroy, Titleist are No. 1 at Honda Classic
Rory McIlroy vaulted to No. 1 in the world with a bag full of Titleist golf clubs at the Honda Classic. McIlroy used a Scotty Cameron GSS Newport prototype with deep milled face putter, Titleist Pro V1x golf ball, 910D2 …
In the Rules of Golf, the answer’s no longer blowin’ in the wind
Should Webb Simpson lose the PGA Tour Player of the Year race by an eyelash, he may look back at the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and wish golf’s powers-that-be had not waited so long to …
Luke Donald cashes in on golf’s Moneyball
Moneyball may be all the rage at the box office, but golf’s No. 1 and heavy favorite as PGA Tour player of the year Luke Donald turned golf’s equivalent of the sabremetricians’ baseball theory on its head Sunday with his …
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Stockton’s Unconscious Putting Unlocks Signature Stroke
The hardcover book runs only about 100 pages, including the table of contents, an introduction, a forward by Phil Mickelson and acknowledgments. Set for release by Gotham Books on September 15, the exceptionally quick read will retail for $27.50 – …
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McIroy Plays Hurt at the PGA
Reminding me of Greg Norman’s exit-causing injury at the 1988 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., Rory McIlroy twanged his wrist in similar fashion at the PGA Championship this afternoon. In the broadcast booth, there was concern …
Tour Striker’s Simplicity is Key to Training Aid’s Popularity and Success
In a quest to create a device that will enable a golfer to build muscle memory for an efficient and repeatable swing, inventors often take flight over the Cuckoo’s next. By the time you’ve strapped one of their neuro-gyroscopic retro-encabulators, …
