Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy and Golf

This American amateur is tied for first-round lead in Dubai and beating Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm
David Ford was playing like one of the best amateurs in the world at the end of 2024. It's no surprise he starts 2025 on top of the leaderboard.
Rory McIlroy tamps down Jon Rahm's optimism about golf's 'golden era' amid existing fractures in game
Although Rory McIlroy may eventually share Jon Rahm's optimism about the state of professional golf, he currently does not believe the sport is in its "golden era" -- as the Spaniard suggested on Tuesday.
Rory McIlroy Pushes Back on Jon Rahm's ‘Golden Era for Golf’ Comment
At the Dubai Desert Classic, Jon Rahm said “we’re living in a golden era right now for golf,” which Rory McIlroy didn’t quite agree with.
Jon Rahm drops savage truth bomb on LIV Golf, OWGR
Jon Rahm, on the eve of the Dubai Desert Classic, revealed a change in philosophy for LIV Golf amid the OWGR controversy.
Jon Rahm: Pro golf in ‘golden era’ but OWGR, Ryder Cup issues remain
Jon Rahm remains optimistic that professional golf can reach an even “higher level” after years of turmoil, and he pointed Tuesday to at least two areas that he hopes could be cleared up in the interim.
‘Rose-tinted glasses’: Rory McIlroy offers strong critique of Jon Rahm’s ‘golden era’ claim
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm offered different views on the current state of men's pro golf, which is fitting given the game's fractured nature.
PGA Tour’s Rory McIlroy wants no part of Jon Rahm’s ‘rose-tinted glasses’
The rivalry between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is still bubbling. Despite a framework agreement that could lead to a deal soon, the players are still taking shots at each other in the media. Jon Rahm said before the DP World Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic that golf is in a golden era,
Rory McIlroy disagrees with Jon Rahm stance ahead of reunion with LIV Golf rebel
Rory McIlroy has responded to Jon Rahm's comments that men's professional golf is currently in a 'golden era', but the two stars have differing views on the topic
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Watch Jon Rahm rip a 279-yard missile out of a fairway bunker at the Dubai Desert Classic
Remember Jon Rahm? The former World No. 1 who joined LIV Golf last winter and promptly vanished from major contention? Well, ...
UNC senior David Ford upstages Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the DP World Tour upstaged Rory McIlroy , Jon Rahm and many of the world’s ...
Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka respond to defining LIV Golf deal
LIV Golf has agreed a multi-year broadcast deal with FOX Sports in the United States, with all of the breakaway league's ...
Jon Rahm Is Relaxed and Ready for (Hopefully) Less Drama in 2025
LIV Golf's biggest newcomer in 2024 took a while to get his game back and now aims for a better major season, Bob Harig ...
US amateur David Ford upstages McIlroy and Rahm to share lead in Dubai
A 22-year-old American amateur making his debut on the European tour has upstaged Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and many of the world's top players at the Dubai Desert Classic to take a share of the ...
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‘I think it’s wrong’: Jon Rahm snipes critics of LIV’s major ‘credibility’
Jon Rahm sounded off at the Dubai Desert Classic, defending LIV and calling golf's current approach to the majors "wrong." ...
Jon Rahm eyes representing Europe on 2025 Ryder Cup team as DP World Tour sanctions loom
Jon Rahm appealed DP World Tour sanctions for playing on LIV Golf in late 2024, and while he may not know when an independent ...
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Jon Rahm vows Ryder return, plans 'to be at Bethpage'
January 14 - Jon Rahm vows to be part of Team Europe when the Ryder Cup begins this fall while he awaits the appeal of his ...