Name: Rory McIlroy's quality tee shot leads to birdie at the Memorial
Uploaded: 2024-06-06T21:02:43.036Z
Duration: 26 s
Description: In the opening round of the 2024 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Rory McIlroy makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

In Match No. 6 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Min Woo Lee and Wyndham Clark.

TGL highlights: Boston Common dominates The Bay to win Match No. 6

During Match No. 6 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common's Rory McIlroy hits an 84-foot pitch to just 20 inches on the par-4 sixth hole. Boston Common goes on to throw the Hammer and win the hole by concession over The Bay.

Rory McIlroy shows immaculate touch, sets up birdie for Boston Common at TGL

Matt Every and Chris Breece debate how many wins Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will have in 2026 and give their boldest predictions for first-time major winners.
 

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Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala and Justin Rose at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf throws the Hammer, then Rory McIlroy makes a 10-foot putt to earn two points for his team and take the lead.

Rory McIlroy sinks putt, Boston Common takes lead at TGL

Look back on the best shots from Rory McIlroy's phenomenal 2025 season, including his unforgettable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun to capture his second win at THE PLAYERS Championship.

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Captain Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of the bunker, and teammate Shane Lowry converts it for an up-and-down in the team relay.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Check out every hole-in-one from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, including incredible shots from Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Tony Finau.

Holes-in-one that increasingly get longer in 2025 

Check out the best moments from interviews and press conferences on the PGA TOUR in 2025, including hilarious and heartfelt moments from Justin Thomas, Viktor Hovland and Tommy Fleetwood.

Best soundbites from winning interviews in 2025

Watch a compilation of players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler hit amazing shots that cause the commentators to shout out in amazement at what they saw.

Golf announcer calls on the PGA TOUR that get increasingly more intense

After a 15 to 13 victory over the U.S. team at the 2025 Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald discuss Team Europe's victory at Bethpage State Park (Black). 

Team Europe's news conference after winning the Ryder Cup

Check out the best shots from Day 3 of the 2025 Ryder Cup, featuring Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, and Shane Lowry. 

Highlights | Day 3 | Ryder Cup

In the Sunday Singles session of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy sinks a birdie putt at the 15th to put pressure on opponent Scottie Scheffler. 

Rory McIlroy rolls in massive birdie putt to ignite crowd at Ryder Cup

After Day 2 of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy talks about the “hugely satisfying” Four-ball victory, earning his first full point with partner Shane Lowry. 

Rory McIlroy reflects on “hugely satisfying” Four-ball win at Ryder Cup

In the Saturday Four-ball session of the Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy makes a birdie on the par-3 14th and shows off his emotion in the celebration. 

Rory McIlroy shows his emotion after birdie at Ryder Cup

Check out the best shots from Day 1 of the 2025 Ryder Cup, featuring Rory McIlroy, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, and Justin Rose. 

Highlights | Day 1 | Ryder Cup

In the Friday Four-ball session at the 2025 Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy drains an electric birdie putt from 25 feet at the par-4 seventh to go 2-up alongside partner Shane Lowry.

Rory McIlroy drains lengthy 25-foot birdie putt at Ryder Cup

In the Friday Foursomes session at the 2025 Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy nestles wedge to 1 foot for birdie to go 4-up alongside Tommy Fleetwood.

Rory McIlroy plants wedge for birdie at Ryder Cup

Ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Tommy Fleetwood talks about Rory McIlroy’s presence among the European Team and the partnership he has developed with the career Grand Slam winner. 

Tommy Fleetwood on partnership with Rory McIlroy at Ryder Cup

In 2012, Rory McIlroy arrived just 10 minutes before his Sunday Singles tee time against Keegan Bradley at the Ryder Cup. McIlroy would go on to win the match 2 and 1, part of Europe's "Miracle at Medinah" victory.
 

Rory McIlroy vs. Keegan Bradley | 2012 Ryder Cup 

Check out the best escape shots of Rory McIlroy's career, including low punches out of the trees, threading the needle through small windows and digging it out of deep rough.

Rory's best escape shots of his career

Check out some of the luckiest shots from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, featuring players like Rory McIlroy, Kurt Kitayama and Harry Higgs. 

Luckiest shots from 2025 PGA TOUR season

Check out the best "dunks" of the 2025 FedExCup season from Rory McIlroy, Sungjae Im, Emiliano Grillo and more. 

The top dunks from the 2025 season

Check out all the best shots of the 2025 FedExCup season featuring holes-in-one from Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley, and a pair of epic hole-outs from Scottie Scheffler, among others.

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In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Rory McIlroy makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 18 at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Rory McIlroy makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 17 at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Rory McIlroy makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 11 at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Rory McIlroy makes birdie on the par-4 7th hole.

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 7 at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Rory McIlroy makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

Listen in as mic'd-up fans enjoy the excitement from the 2025 TOUR Championship. Listen to them as they enjoy watching players warm up, marvel at Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy's swings and watch an exciting up-and-down birdie finish from McIlroy.

Overheard at TOUR Championship

In the opening round of the 2024 the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, Rory McIlroy makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Rory McIlroy's quality tee shot leads to birdie at the Memorial

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, PGA TOUR rookie Marco Penge reflects on the moment during his statement 2025 DP World Tour season that he realized he could achieve his dream of reaching the PGA TOUR.

Marco Penge on his belief that he could reach the PGA TOUR

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, San Diego native Xander Schauffele discusses figuring out the learning curve of fatherhood, how he ended his 2025 season and how he is ready to feel the competitive juices again.

Xander Schauffele on balancing his game, being a new father ahead of season debut at Farmers

"The Drop" highlights the significance of the par-4 fourth hole at Torrey Pines South and how it can play a large part in determining the winner of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Course Insight | How one hole could make the difference at Farmers Insurance Open

Six-time PGA TOUR winner Max Homa reflects on his golf history growing up in California and explains how golf in the Golden State was his proving ground. The 35-year-old is eager to bounce back after a challenging 2025 season.

Max Homa reflects on his golf history in California

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, Brooks Koepka discusses Scottie Scheffler's dominance and Rory McIlroy's fifth major championship win and how he's excited to compete against them on a more regular basis.

Brooks Koepka on wanting to compete with Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Brooks Koepka expresses how he's excited to see where his game's at and the opportunity to play his way into Signature Events starting at Torrey Pines.

Brooks Koepka on loving the grind, excitement for a 'fresh start' at Farmers

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Brooks Koepka explains why Tiger Woods was the first person he called when returning to the PGA TOUR and how Woods is someone he's relied on previously.

Why Brooks Koepka called Tiger Woods first in TOUR return

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, Brooks Koepka answers questions about his golf game, mentality and return to the PGA TOUR.

Brooks Koepka addresses media in return to TOUR at Farmers Insurance Open

Check out the best approach shots throughout the history of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, featuring incredible iron strikes and pure fairway woods from Shane Lowry, Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and more.

All-time best approach shots from Farmers Insurance Open

Ahead of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman gives five long-ball hitters you should be looking at this week as the TOUR returns to lengthy Torrey Pines.

Running with Rick: Five long-ball hitters to put in your Farmers Insurance Open lineup

As Brooks Koepka makes his return to the PGA TOUR at the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, "The Drop" rewinds the tape to replay his best interview moments from previous years.

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It wasn’t always an easy journey for 20-time PGA TOUR winner Scottie Scheffler. At the University of Texas, Scheffler struggled to balance golf and life. After a conversation with his coach John Fields, Scheffler learned to be present and began to fully focus on each task at hand, a skill that has been vital on his career journey.

How Scottie Scheffler learned to be present at University of Texas

Three-time PGA TOUR Chris Gotterup walks through two of his favorite swing drills and explains how and why they work for him.

Just a Drill | Chris Gotterup

Watch fans and volunteers pull off some crazy moves to avoid getting hit by incoming PGA TOUR players' golf balls.

Best of fans dodging golf balls

Nine-time PGA TOUR winner and five-time major winner Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA TOUR! Check out the 35-year-old’s best shots throughout his TOUR career, including hole outs, escape shots and clutch moments.

Brooks Koepka’s best shots on the PGA TOUR

During Match No. 6 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry and Wyndham Clark exchange funny comments after Lowry hits his tee shot into the penalty area and the team loses to Boston Common.

Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark banter over The Bay's collapse at TGL

During Match No. 6 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common alternate Michael Thorbjornsen launches an impressive tee shot at the par-4 11th hole en route to a victory for his team.

Rory McIlroy's quality tee shot leads to birdie at the Memorial

Marco Penge on his belief that he could reach the PGA TOUR

Xander Schauffele on balancing his game, being a new father ahead of season debut at Farmers

Course Insight | How one hole could make the difference at Farmers Insurance Open

Max Homa reflects on his golf history in California

Brooks Koepka on wanting to compete with Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

Brooks Koepka on loving the grind, excitement for a 'fresh start' at Farmers

Why Brooks Koepka called Tiger Woods first in TOUR return

Brooks Koepka addresses media in return to TOUR at Farmers Insurance Open

All-time best approach shots from Farmers Insurance Open

Running with Rick: Five long-ball hitters to put in your Farmers Insurance Open lineup

‘The Drop’ looks back at the best Brooks Koepka sound bites over the years on the PGA TOUR

How Scottie Scheffler learned to be present at University of Texas

Just a Drill | Chris Gotterup

Best of fans dodging golf balls

Brooks Koepka’s best shots on the PGA TOUR

TGL highlights: Boston Common dominates The Bay to win Match No. 6

Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark banter over The Bay's collapse at TGL

Michael Thorbjornsen nails tee shot on 'Stinger' to shut down The Bay at TGL

TGL highlights: Boston Common dominates The Bay to win Match No. 6

Rory McIlroy shows immaculate touch, sets up birdie for Boston Common at TGL

'The Early Card' on 'The Drop' looks at season predictions for Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

Rory McIlroy sinks putt, Boston Common takes lead at TGL

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Holes-in-one that increasingly get longer in 2025

Best soundbites from winning interviews in 2025

Golf announcer calls on the PGA TOUR that get increasingly more intense

Team Europe's news conference after winning the Ryder Cup

Highlights | Day 3 | Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy rolls in massive birdie putt to ignite crowd at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy reflects on “hugely satisfying” Four-ball win at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy shows his emotion after birdie at Ryder Cup

Highlights | Day 1 | Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy drains lengthy 25-foot birdie putt at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy plants wedge for birdie at Ryder Cup

Tommy Fleetwood on partnership with Rory McIlroy at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy vs. Keegan Bradley | 2012 Ryder Cup

Rory's best escape shots of his career

Luckiest shots from 2025 PGA TOUR season

The top dunks from the 2025 season

Best shots of 2025 season through TOUR Championship

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 18 at TOUR Championship

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 17 at TOUR Championship

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 11 at TOUR Championship

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 7 at TOUR Championship

Rory McIlroy makes birdie on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

Overheard at TOUR Championship