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McIlroy, British Open and Claret Jug

Rory McIlroy falls short in bid to crown British Open homecoming with the claret jug

If McIlroy didn’t quite deliver, then Royal Portrush — where he shot 61 as a 16-year-old for the course record — certainly did, gaining widespread rave reviews.

Associated Press News on MSN · 4h

McIlroy falls short in bid to crown British Open homecoming with the claret jug

Rory McIlroy's legion of fans came in hope more than expectation to the final day of the British Open at Royal Portrush.

Reuters · 4h

No Claret Jug, but redemption for McIlroy at Portrush

It was not quite the glorious homecoming Rory McIlroy had dared to dream of on his return to Royal Portrush but it felt like redemption for Northern Ireland's favourite sporting son after the heartbreak of six years ago.

McIlroy finally gets weekend home game at British Open

Golfweek on MSN · 1d

Rory's redemption day: McIlroy finally gets weekend home game at British Open and entertains

Rory McIlroy stared at his card behind the 18th green and smiled the smile of a golfer who knew he’d had a day to remember at the British Open.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 29m

Rory McIlroy Takes One Final Bow at British Open to Complete Historic Major Season

McIlroy capped the Grand Slam in April, and called this “an awesome week' after tying for seventh place at Portrush.

Bleacher Report · 23h

Rory McIlroy Hypes 'Inevitable' Scottie Scheffler Entering British Open Final Round

Rory McIlroy, who played himself into a tie for fourth place on the British Open leaderboard with a strong third round on Saturday, will have a shot at lifting the Claret Jug during Sunday's final round at Portrush.

Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland

The Associated Press- Sports on … · 5d

Rory McIlroy returns home to Northern Ireland for the British Open — ready to embrace the love

By the time Rory McIlroy finished his first practice round for the British Open at Royal Portrush, a big crowd that weathered rain and sunshine was waiting to see him finish.

Yahoo Sports · 3d

Where is Rory McIlroy from? Hometown, college, more to know about Northern Ireland roots

Here's what to know about McIlroy's roots, from his hometown and upbringing, to his young golf career before he emerged as one of the best players in the world. McIlroy was born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland in 1989. His father was also from Holywood, while his mother was from Lurgan, County Armagh.

The New York Times · 2h

Rory McIlroy has a chance at this Open Championship. All of Northern Ireland is behind him

Rory McIlroy’s walk up the 18th hole at Royal Portrush six years ago was the cruelest of sneak previews. A chance to see what it might look like, what it might feel like. The crowd surrounding the final green during the second round of the 2019 Open Championship welcomed the then-30-year-old with an applause that only your own can produce.

Belfast News Letter on MSN5h

No fairytale finish, but Rory McIlroy's Northern Ireland homecoming still highlight of unforgettable Open at Royal Portrush

While Rory McIlroy’s Northern Ireland homecoming didn’t have the fairytale finish of winning a second Claret Jug at Royal ...

Where to watch The Open 2025: TV coverage, schedule, live stream for Rory McIlroy in Round 4 on Sunday

How to watch every single shot from the biggest names in golf throughout Round 4 at the 2025 Open Championship ...

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Open Championship 2025 Big Board: Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and other favorites, ranked

So here is our final major big board of the year, ranking the top 30 golfers in the field. This is not simply the 30 best ...

Rory McIlroy’s British Open has been a win — even if he doesn’t hoist the trophy

Reality says Rory McIlroy isn’t going to hoist the Claret Jug on the 18th hole on Sunday evening here to deafening roars from ...

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The Open 2025: Rory McIlroy falls short of home comeback but leaves Royal Portrush feeling content

McIlroy could not reproduce his Saturday magic to catch Scottie Scheffler, but he still achieved a level of redemption at his home Open ...

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Rory McIlroy’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Five facts about Rory McIlroy and his family, from his modest beginnings to world-renowned golf champion and family fan ...

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Pleasing an Adoring Home Crowd, Rory McIlroy Starts Under Par at British Open

Rory McIlroy shot 1 under Thursday at Royal Portrush, a better start than the first time he played the British Open at the ...

GOLF.com on MSN2d

Rory McIlroy’s savvy play kept him in the hunt while you were sleeping

Rory McIlroy is racing around Royal Portrush again. A smart choice on the 2nd hole kept him in the hunt at the Open while you ...

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