Rory McIlroy speaks out about Royal Portrush crowds
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Rory McIlroy, The Open Championship
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Today’s final round of the 2025 Open Championship is up and running at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler (9:30 a.m. ET) is in pole position to claim his fourth major, holding a four-shot lead after 54 holes.
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In something you'll have to see to believe, Rory McIlroy hit not only his own golf ball but a second one buried in the turf close to his on the 11th hole.
Five facts about Rory McIlroy and his family, from his modest beginnings to world-renowned golf champion and family fan
Rory McIlroy shot 1 under Thursday at Royal Portrush, a better start than the first time he played the British Open at the Northern Ireland course near home.
Rory McIlroy's first round at Royal Portrush was the usual rollercoaster of a ride but he came through it and is just three off the lead heading into Friday.
Six years ago at Royal Portrush, McIlroy, who grew up less than an hour away, hit his opening shot out of bounds on the par-4 first on his way to a quadruple-bogey 8 and a 79. He pulled his tee shot again, this time around, but it settled safely in the left rough.
Yes. McIlroy debuted at the 2007 British Open as a low amateur. Since then, he has managed one win at the final golf major of the year. McIlroy finally completed the feat at the 2014 British Open, when the tournament was held at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Holylake, England.