Rory McIlroy's return to golf got off to the best start possible at the US Open Rory McIlroy is playing in his first tournament in over a month.

Rory McIlroy, after runner-up finish at SA Open, to have aching back examined One tournament into the new year, Rory McIlroy is going for tests on his back Monday to make sure he is fit enough to play Abu Dhabi without further damage.

Rory McIlroy says $10-million prize doesn't 'mean much to me anymore' The prospect of winning $10 million isn't enough to get Rory McIlroy out of bed in the morning.

Rory McIlroy says he's 100% ready to play in PGA Championship Rory McIlroy says he's 100% and his game appears to be in order.

Rory McIlroy struggles early on home turf It would be fair to say that Rory McIlroy has hit a rough patch.

Rory McIlroy turns 26 and stays at No. 1 At least one of Rory McIlroy 's birthday presents on Monday was no big surprise.

Rory McIlroy shifts from Masters to pop music Now that the Masters is over, Rory McIlroy can look forward to his next big challenge -- a shot at pop stardom.

Can Anyone Beat Rory McIlroy? Is there anyone in professional golf—or anyone coming up through the ranks—who can challenge the dominance of world No. 1 Rory McIlroy? WSJ's Geoff Foster discusses. Photo: AP

Can Anyone Beat Rory McIlroy? Is there anyone in professional golf—or anyone coming up through the ranks—who can challenge the dominance of world No. 1 Rory McIlroy? WSJ's Geoff Foster discusses. Photo: AP

Rory McIlroy shifts from golf course to courtroom After collecting his first tournament victory of the year, Rory McIlroy plans to spend some time away from golf.