Rory McIlroy walks off the 18th green after finishing his round of 75

What the heck is wrong with Rory McIlroy?  He can’t be cursed, can he? It was only an equipment and clothing deal with Nike, not the Devil.

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The Sport Matrix: Thursday 18 July 2013

Chelsea and United remain divided over Rooney future

Tiger Woods watches the progress of a practice shot at Muirfield

The Open 2013: Tiger Woods: I’m as good as I’ve ever been, but the opposition has improved

Is the favourite suffering psychologically as he chases his 15th major? Not a bit of it, he tells Kevin Garside at Muirfield

Justin Rose celebrates victory at the US Open

US Open 2013: Justin Rose moves up to third in the world with victory at Merion

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy hold the top two positions

Tiger Woods pictured at the US Open

US Open: All eyes still on Tiger but the world No 1 dogged by hints of mortality in majors

It’s a long time since Tiger Woods began a competitive round at nearly tea-time and was still playing at 8.19pm when there was a hint of rain in the air and darkness was all around. It is a long time since Woods finished a round the better part of 17 hours after he had started it.

The Sport Matrix: Thursday 13 June 2013

Warner expected to be sent home after Root attack

Tiger’s not bright: A frustrated Woods posts a career-high total for nine holes

Tiger Woods turns into bogeyman with nightmare round at the Memorial

Tiger Woods last night created an unwanted record by carding the worst nine-hole score of his professional career during a nightmare third round at the Memorial Tournament.

Ian Poulter looks dejected at the 13th hole

Battle with elements all too much for Rory McIlroy

World No 2 finishes five over par to join Donald, McDowell and Poulter in missing cut

Tiger Woods on his way to victory at Sawgrass, his fourth win of the year

Tiger Woods heads for Merion with Jack Nicklaus back in his sights

After Players victory Tiger is heavy favourite to win a 15th major at the US Open next month

The Sport Matrix: Friday 10 May 2013

Rooney prepared to stay after Moyes installed at United

The Sport Matrix: Wednesday 24 April 2013

Suarez set to fight FA over increased ban for Anfield bite

Lee Westwood at Augusta

The Masters 2013: The wait goes on for Lee Westwood

English golfer was six shots short of the play-off

Tiger Woods teed off mired in a rules controversy after taking an incorrect drop on Friday

The Masters 2013: Rory McIlroy out early and aiming for next year

World No 2 finishes round before Woods tees off but beats his disastrous Saturday score by 10

The Sport Matrix: Wednesday 10 April 2013

Woods confident of beating Nicklaus' Major record

Bubba Watson of the United States speaks to the media

The Masters 2013: Ian Poulter paired with defending champion Bubba Watson

The two have history from the Ryder Cup

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