Rory McIlroy admits his "mental and emotional well-being” was at least part of his reason for taking three weeks off after his Masters disappointment.

Shane Lowry endured another frustrating day on the greens before a closing birdie gave him hope for the weekend in the RBC Heritage.

RORY MCILROY'S decision to skip this week's RBC Heritage and take a $3 million "hit" to his wallet should be a wake-up call to the PGA Tour as it looks to tweak its 2024 schedule.

Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from this week’s $20 million RBC Heritage at Hilton Head — a designated event — with his management team tight-lipped so far on the reason for his decision.

Shane Lowry had to settle for tied third for the second week running after a late double-bogey proved fatal to his chances of ending his 1002-day victory drought in the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head.

SHANE Lowry will have a chance to end his 1,000-day wait for a win after firing a six-under 65 to go into the final round of the RBC Heritage just a shot behind leader Harold Varner III.

SHANE Lowry battled his Masters fatigue and chiselled out a one-over 72 in tough conditions to keep the leaders in his sights in the RBC Heritage in blustery Hilton Head.

SHANE Lowry insists that patience is the key to ending his 1,000-day drought after opening with a five-under 66 in the RBC Heritage.

Shane Lowry continued his resurgence in form when he fired six birdies in a five-under 66, including four in his last eight holes, to tie for ninth on 11-under par in the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town.

SHANE LOWRY declared mission accomplished as he fired his lowest round of the season to roar into contention for the RBC Heritage.