Portuguese professional golfer Ricardo Gouveia owned up after he almost struck Iona Stephen and Paul McGinley with a loose shot from the chipping green at the K Club.
Former European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley leapt to the defence of Rory McIlroy after the golfer complained about rules officials at the Irish Open.
Rory McIlroy was a notable absentee from Tommy Fleetwood's celebrations after the Englishman finally got over the line at the PGA Tour's season finale.
Masters champion Rory McIlroy says he plans to continue skipping the PGA Tour's signature events whilst he still has the 'luxury' to pick his own schedule.
PGA Tour member Nate Lashley was accused of being disingenuous by golf fans after he took a swipe at Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
PGA Tour member Peter Malnati has revealed he is 'very concerned' with the fact Masters champion Rory McIlroy is allowed to skip the first playoff event this week in Memphis.