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Rory McIlroy Clinches First Victory Since The Masters
Johnny V
September 08, 2025
Golfers,
Let’s dive into the top stories of the golf world this week!
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The long-awaited iron and hybrid class, named ‘Apex Utility’ has been released for public sale. Individual irons start at $200, while 4i-AW sets cost $1,400. The primary selling point is ‘personalized precision’, meaning golfers can choose between different custom-weighted iron heads.
Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open on the DP World Tour yesterday for his first title since winning The Masters back in April. McIlroy made over 160 feet worth of putts during the final round, including a 28-foot eagle putt on the 72nd to force a playoff against Sweden's Joakim Lagergren.
The Kapalua Plantation Course in Hawaii, home to the PGA Tour’s season opener, is at risk due to strict water restrictions that have left it without irrigation for over a week, jeopardizing turf recovery and preparations for January’s event.
The USGA’s Pathways Internship Program offers 20 students a fully funded, 10-day experience at Shinnecock Hills in June 2026, providing career training, networking, and industry exposure; applications open September 3 and close December 31, 2025.
Rick Shiels—who has since joined LIV Golf—praised Tommy Fleetwood’s resilient performance and heartfelt media presence after his breakthrough PGA Tour win, saying, ‘I would love to see him on LIV!’
Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will each captain four-player teams in the Golf Channel Games, a new rapid-fire, timed competition airing in primetime on December 17 from Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida.
During the Ryder Cup team unveiling, Jon Rahm revealed he’s a longtime Star Wars fan—featuring a Baby Yoda illustration in his trophy room and even naming the famously divisive Jar Jar Binks as his favorite character—which added a fun, personal twist to his selection as a European captain’s pick.
European captain Luke Donald has finalized his six captain’s picks—Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Åberg, and Matt Fitzpatrick—for the 2025 Ryder Cup, marking minimal changes from the victorious 2023 team.
Sergio García is saying that he withdrew from this week’s Irish Open at The K Club because missing out on a spot in Team Europe’s Ryder Cup squad left him ‘not in the right frame of mind’ to compete, deciding instead to ‘recharge’ with family after the emotional blow of the snub.
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Johnny V