The 2026 Masters garnered a massive television audience. The final round of the tournament averaged nearly 14 million viewers, making it the most-watched Masters Sunday in 11 years, when Jordan Spieth won the tournament in 2015, according to CBS Sports. That’s an eight percent increase from a year ago when Rory McIlroy secured his first … Read more
Jim Nantz admitted Tuesday that CBS’s coverage of Rory McIlroy’s Masters victory wasn’t perfect. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” the legendary sports broadcaster acknowledged that the moment McIlroy tapped in his putt for a second straight Green Jacket win could have been better. “It’s live television,” Nantz said. “We all make mistakes.” … Read more
It’s a party in the McIlroy family at Augusta National. After winning back-to-back Masters — the first since Tiger Woods in 2002 — Rory McIlroy quickly went over to show some love to his family on the sidelines. The Northern Irishman first hugged his daughter, Poppy, and followed with a kiss to his wife, Erica … Read more
Erica Stoll was none too happy after a while with Tiger Woods’ late-night texts to her husband, reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, according a new book about McIlroy. In fact, in 2017, McIlroy said his wife got “pissed off” with Woods texting him in the middle of the night. The tidbit comes as part of … Read more
Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll were all smiles on Wednesday during the Masters Par 3 Contest. McIlroy, Stoll and their daughter Poppy were photographed on the grounds of Augusta National during the annual competition that takes place the day before the start of the Masters. Stoll carried the bag for McIlroy during the lighthearted … Read more
The same behavior that led to Rory McIlroy calling it quits with Caroline Wozniacki nearly shattered his marriage with Erica Stoll. Golf journalist Alan Shipnuck explores McIlroy’s relationships in his new book, “Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf’s Most Human Superstar,” which releases Tuesday, two days before the start of The Masters and a … Read more
The stars were not in short supply for Jake Paul’s bout against Anthony Joshua on Friday. Ahead of the title bout that saw Joshua win via knockout, stars both in and out of the sports world were spotted heading into Kaseya Center in Miami. Mets superstar Juan Soto was seen alongside outfielder Starling Marte as … Read more
Rory McIlroy admittedly had green jacket fatigue just seven months after winning the 2025 Masters in April to complete his career Grand Slam. During a recent interview with CNBC’s Council Forum, McIlroy explained that he’s been traveling with the prestigious jacket while playing on the DP World Tour and told his wife, Erica Stoll, to “punch … Read more
PGA president Don Rea rapped “Lose Yourself” by Eminem in a hotel lobby as chaos and concerns of fan behavior escalated at last month’s Ryder Cup, according to The Sunday Times. Rea, who was appointed president last year, was animated Saturday while on the mic at an official hotel for players’ families and guests, where … Read more
Collin Morikawa denied that he had any part in encouraging the “rude” heckling by American fans toward European competitors at last month’s Ryder Cup, behavior the Team USA golfer said “crossed the line.” The 28-year-old Morikawa took some heat for comments made ahead of this year’s international clash at Bethpage Black, stating he hoped for … Read more
Heather McMahan has broken her silence after she resigned from her role as emcee at this past weekend’s Ryder Cup after she was heard chanting “f–k you, Rory” — directed at Team Europe star Rory McIlroy — along with the crowd before the start of Saturday’s session. The Northern Irishman faced a barrage of jeers … Read more
Rory McIlroy praised wife Erica Stoll for how she handled being heckled throughout the 2025 Ryder Cup, including when she was struck by a beverage Saturday from the rowdy crowd at Bethpage Black. The Northern Irishman — who was mercilessly taunted as he helped Team Europe to a 15-13 victory over Team USA — expressed his … Read more
Paige Spiranac didn’t hold back on the ugly fan behavior and taunts aimed at Team Europe’s Rory McIlroy throughout the 2025 Ryder Cup. Taking to X on Monday, the golf influencer reacted to McIlroy, 36, being mercilessly heckled by fans and explained that “disgustingly drunk” spectators are ruining sports beyond golf. “I’m sadly not shocked … Read more
Rory McIlroy shared a special moment with wife Erica Stoll on Sunday after Europe retained the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black with a 15-13 win. Moments after teammate Shane Lowry sank his putt on the 18th to seal a second consecutive victory for the Europeans, the Northern Irishman kissed Stoll on the green to conclude … Read more
The unacceptable behavior of fans at Bethpage Black hit a new low Saturday, when a drink appeared to be swatted out of a fan’s hand and struck the hat of Rory McIlroy’s wife, Erica Stoll. The beverage toss, which was caught on video by Spanish TV channel Movistar, seemed to connect with Stoll, who turned … Read more
The vile behavior exhibited Saturday by Ryder Cup fans at Bethpage Black apparently wasn’t limited to the players. Reports circulating on X alleged “someone in the crowd threw a drink” at Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, following the afternoon’s four-ball competition, where the Northern Irishman and his partner, Shane Lowry, earned a point … Read more
Bryson DeChambeau has been shaking up the very buttoned up world of golf, with backlash over his YouTube trick shots, being branded a “captain’s nightmare” and sparking a ‘feud’ with Irish pro Rory McIlroy. As he rolled into Bethpage Black in New York for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the California-born pro has copped criticism for … Read more
Rory McIlroy had an emotional embrace with his wife Erica Stoll and their daughter Poppy after winning his second Irish Open title at The K Club on Sunday. The world No. 2 overcame Joakim Lagergren of Sweden on the third playoff hole to secure his first victory since the Masters following a quiet end to the … Read more
Pat McAfee has a simple piece of advice for how Rory McIlroy should handle his latest rift with the media: “Tell them to kiss your ass.” “I’m going to say this to Rory: Rory, I love everything you’re doing,” McAfee said Wednesday on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show. “You walk up to the media and … Read more
Paige Spiranac is coming to Rory McIlroy’s defense following a choppy U.S. Open showing over the weekend. In a message shared Sunday on X, the longtime golf influencer, 32, offered her take on the reigning Masters champion bypassing the media recently. “Might be an unpopular opinion here but he doesn’t have to talk to the … Read more