McIlroy, Royal Portrush and British Open
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Golf Digest on MSNBritish Open 2025: At Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy did himself and his 'little country' proudThe child stood transfixed, overwhelmed by the moment, until reality crashed back when McIlroy had already moved 50 yards past. Panic flashed across the boy's face—had he missed his chance? He found his voice.
Reality says Rory McIlroy isn’t going to hoist the Claret Jug on the 18th hole on Sunday evening here to deafening roars from the home fans.
Rory McIlroy didn't disappoint his countrymen at Royal Portrush, and is ready to spend some more time on European soil.
Rory McIlroy shot 1-under 70 in the first round of the British Open at Royal Portrush that is also serving as a homecoming for the Northern Irish star.
The final day dawns at Royal Portrush as the 153rd Open Championship is set for a grandstand finish on the Dunluce Links.
Rory McIlroy was audibly frustrated by a wayward effort that all-but ended his hopes of winning The Open. McIlroy returned to the Royal Portrush Golf Club for Sunday’s final round eight
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Belfast News Letter on MSNFairytale finish unlikely, but Rory McIlroy's Northern Ireland homecoming still highlight of unforgettable Open at Royal PortrushWhile Rory McIlroy’s Northern Ireland homecoming won’t have the fairytale finish of winning a second Claret Jug at Royal Portrush, the atmosphere surrounding his return was amongst the highlights of an unforgettable Open Championship.