Rory McIlroy to take a break from golf

IMAGE: Rory McIlroy was in position to end a decade-long hunt for his fifth major at the US Open on Sunday but threw it away with three bogeys in his final four holes to lose by one shot.......

PIX: DeChambeau edges McIlroy to win US Open golf

IMAGE: Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after putting out on the 18th green to win the US Open golf tournament at Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Sunday. Photographs: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters......

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

IMAGE: Olympic champion Xander Schauffele, playing his 28th career major, won the PGA Championship by one shot for his first major title. Photographs: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters American......

PGA Championship: McIlroy grabs lead as Woods falters

IMAGE: Rory McIlroy is the first player to shoot 65 or better in the final round of one major and 65 or better in the first round of the next. Photograph: Christian Petersen/Getty Images Rory......

McIlroy hits father with errant shot at Augusta Masters

IMAGE: Former World No 1 Rory McIllroy. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images Rory McIlroy endured his worst ever start to a Masters on Thursday and while it may well leave a mark on his......