Rory McIlroy

Best of rivals: Jon Rahm of Spain and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shake hands on the 18th green following their opening round at the DP World Tour Championship (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Dan Bradbury holding off Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm at DP World Tour Championship

Winning feeling: Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick won the Alfred Dunhill Links at St Andrews last month and this week goes in search of a third title at the season finale in Dubai (Picture: Getty Images)

Fitzpatrick, Bradbury and Brown fly Yorkshire flag at tour finale in Dubai

Looking ahead: Dan Bradbury of Wakefield during the recent Andalucia Masters where he finished 15th, securing him a spot in this week's Nedbank Challenge in his rookie season on the DP World Tour. (Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Dan Bradbury sets long-term goal of earning a PGA Tour card ahead of Nedbank

Rory McIlroy is an avid Manchester United fan. Image: CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images

Rory McIlroy reveals reason for not investing in Leeds United

Mixed emotions: Matt Fitzpatrick holds aloft the Ryder Cup with his team-mates but had hoped to contribute more in Rome. (Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Matt Fitzpatrick laments his 'embarrassing' Ryder Cup record

Tears of joy: Tommy Fleetwood of Team Europe celebrates with Jose Maria Olazabal, vice-captain, after clinching the Ryder Cup for the hosts (Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Tommy Fleetwood no longer the nearly man as he lands Ryder Cup for Europe

Europe's English golfer, Matt Fitzpatrick (R) and Europe's Northern Irish golfer, Rory McIlroy (L) celebrate their four-ball match win on the first day of play in the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome (Picture: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Ryder Cup - Tidal wave of European blue leaves USA wanting to get out of Rome

FRESH TAKE: Rory McIlroy has taken more of a backseat when it comes to golf's off-course wranglings. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

McIlroy keeps eye on the prize while taking backseat in decision-making

Unlikely hero: Brian Harman of the United States holds aloft the Claret Jug and gestures a thumbs up to the crowd as the rain pours on the 18th green following his win in the Open at Royal Liverpool (Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Worthy Open champion will celebrate by mowing grass on his tractor

Tommy Fleetwood of England tees off on the 15th hole during a practice round prior to The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on July 19, 2023 in Hoylake, England. (Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Fleetwood relishing being in Open hunt as McIlroy makes steady opening

Rory McIlroy - can he break his major drought at Hoylake (Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy faces wet weather and dramatic finale in bid to win at Hoylake

GETTING READY: Matt Fitzpatrick (left) and Alex Fitzpatrick on preview day of The Open at the Royal Liverpool, Wirral. Picture date: Sunday July 16, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story GOLF Open. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA

Being in final group with my brother would be worst nightmare - Matt Fitzpatrick

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts to his missed putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club as the US Open slipped through his fingers (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's Open hopes at Hoylake pits history against symmetry

Wyndham Clark of the United States kisses the trophy after winning the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at The Los Angeles Country Club on June 18, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy rues another major getting away as Wyndham Clark wins US Open

England's amateur golfer Barclay Brown during last year's Open Championship (Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Barclay Brown ready to make another major impression at US Open

Jon Rahm of Spain dedicates victory to Seve Ballesteros as he looks to the sky during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National (Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Jon Rahm savours Masters win as Phil Mickelson responds in style

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot from an impossibly white bunker on the 12th hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Golf missing out on new fans with Masters omission from terrestrial TV

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick takes notes on the seventh hole during a practice for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta Picture: AP/Charlie Riedel

The Masters: Fitzpatrick tempers any great expectations for him at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates after winning the Players Championship at Sawgrass. (Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Who have McIlroy, Scheffler, Rahm and Fitzpatrick drawn in the WGC Match Play

World's best: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates holing a downhill 15-footer on the 18th green to win the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club by one shot from Patrick Reed. (Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy strikes a blow for the good guys with win in Dubai

Matthew Fitzpatrick of England looks on during Day Two of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates. (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Matt Fitzpatrick leading Rory McIlroy in race to be Europe's No 1
US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick remains on course to become European No 1 despite Rory McIlroy’s stunning finish to round two of the DP World Tour Championship.

Matt Fitzpatrick of England attends the press conference prior to the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 15, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images)

McIlroy v Fitzpatrick is good versus good in fight to be crowned No 1

Winning moment: Rory McIlroy won the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Sunday and with it another FedEx Cup title. (Picture: AP)

Rory McIlroy takes aim at LIV rebels after historic FedEx Cup win

STARTING OUT: Wakefield's Dan Bradbury. Picture submitted.

Long wait over as Bradbury takes first steps in dream career

Victory kiss: Australia's Cameron Smith celebrates with The Claret Jug after winning The Open at the Old Course, St Andrews. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Cameron Smith’s superb final round ends Rory McIlroy’s Open dream

THE OPEN: Concludes today after four days of action at St Andrews. Picture: Getty Images.

The 150th Open: Tee times and pairings for final round at St Andrews

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the 17th green. Picture: PA

The Open: McIlroy delighted to be in contention - plus Saturday tee-off times

USA's Tiger Woods waves to the crowd as he goes over the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th. Picture: PA

The Open: Tiger Woods in emotional farewell to St Andrews

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off the 16th. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire.

The Open: ‘Fantastic start’ for Rory McIlroy as he chases golf’s ‘holy grail’

Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates winning alongside caddie Billy Foster on the 18th green. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

‘It means the world’: Sheffield’s Matt Fitzpatrick wins US Open

Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick plays a shot from a bunker on the 17th hole during the second round of the US PGA Championship at Southern Hills. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Sheffield’s Matt Fitzpatrick is happy to play long game at US PGA Championship

Looking relaxed: Jordan Spieth shares a joke with Dustin Johnson during a practice round for the US PGA Championship. (Picture: AP)

PGA Championship: Jordan Spieth welcomes Tiger Woods circus
Jordan Spieth has vowed to embrace the challenge of playing in front of massive crowds alongside Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy as he bids to win the US PGA Championship and complete the career grand slam.

Sam Bairstow tees off at the 10th at Moortown Golf Club in the
English Amateur Championship last summer. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Bairstow targets Open return to help him take next step to pro

THE MASTERS: World number one Scottie Scheffler leads after day two. Picture: Getty Images.

Masters 2022: Tee times for round three as Scottie Scheffler leads after day two

ON COURSE: Tiger Woods plays a shot during his practice round ahead of Thursday's US Masters at Augusta. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Woods targets yet another incredible Masters comeback

Winner: Collin Morikawa of with The DP World Tour Championship trophy after winning The DP World Tour Championship and The Race to Dubai. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Collin Morikawa holds of Sheffield’s Matt Fitzpatrick to make history in Race to...

Rory McIlroy: Rued the double bogey on 18 that cost him the lead in Dubai.. (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy’s costly finish as Matt Fitzpatrick stays in hunt in Dubai

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot at the 15th hole during Day One of The DP World Tour Championship. (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

McIlroy taking responsibility for his own play in Dubai

Matthew Fitzpatrick of England celebrates with the DP World Tour Championship trophy in 2020. (Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Matt Fitzpatrick chasing DP World Championship and Race to Dubai double

Winner: Matthew Fitzpatrick poses with the trophy after winning the Andalucia Masters. Picture: Getty Images

Matt Fitzpatrick unleashing his true potential

Team United States celebrates with the Ryder Cup after defeating Team Europe 19 to 9. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

‘A special day’ for America, as Europe relinquish the Ryder Cup in record defeat

DECISIVE DAY: Europe's Sergio Garcia putts on the 15th during day two of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits - he is fourth out for the holders in the singles. Picture: Anthony Behar/PA

Ryder Cup: Draws and tee times for final decisive day at Whistling Straits

Team Europe will require a major turnaround in their fortunes in order to retain the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits. Picture: AP/Ashley Landis

Ryder Cup: Another 'miracle' required for Europe to win at Whistling Straits

Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau reacts after making a putt on the 15th hole. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Dire Straits: Europe trail 6-2 and face huge challenge to defend Ryder Cup crown

Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington, Sheffield's Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy pose for a team photo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Easier to go into space or climb Everest than play for Europe in Ryder Cup, says...

MEMORABLE MOMENT: Collin Morikawa celebrates with the Claret Jug Trophy after winning The Open atRoyal St George's. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

The Open: Morikawa embraces the moment after holding off Spieth challenge

England's Danny Willett chips out of a bunker on the 6th. Picture: PA

Sheffield’s Danny Willett relieved to be playing without pain again after fine s...

Winner: Jon Rahm with the US Open trophy.

Jon Rahm the role model shows strength in adversity to win the US Open

Winner: Jon Rahm, of Spain, holds the trophy after the final round of the US Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Picture: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

US Open: Jon Rahm clinches first major

Golf coach Pete Cowen (Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Pete Cowen still driving golf’s major stars to the top of their game

Sandy backdrop: Sheffield’s Matt Fitzpatrick hits out of a bunker on the 15th hole of the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island. (Picture: AP)

PGA Championship - Kiawah Island ready to snare Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and ...

Winner: Rory McIlroy kisses the trophy after winning the Wells Fargo Championship,

Yorkshire coach puts Rory McIlory back on the major trail

Champion: Hideki Matsuyama celebrates his Masters win. Picture: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

US Masters champion hoping to inspire Japan’s next generation

DEFENDING CHAMPION: Just five months have passed since Dustin Johnson won the 84th Masters in record fashion at Augusta National. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire.

Defending Masters champion Dustin Johnson cards two over par on opening day

End of the line?: Tiger Woods. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Can Rory McIlroy fill the shoes of Tiger Woods?

Sheffield's Danny Willett plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Former champion Danny Willett relieved to see his name back on Masters leaderboa...

Tiger Woods of the United States talks with Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the fourth tee during the first round of the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park. (Picture: Harry How/Getty Images)

PGA Championship - Koepka looks ominous, Woods and Rose in contention

Matt Fitzpatrick: Sheffield golfer tees off today in the PGA Championship at Harding Park.

Matthew Fitzpatrick could be major contender at PGA Championship

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25 sport questions to use for your online pub quiz

England's Danny Willett poses with the trophy after he won the DP World Tour Championship golf tournament in Dubai (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Danny Willett aiming to emulate Henrik Stenson by retaining DP World Tour Champi...