Rory McIlroy rarely got to play in Northern Ireland as a pro before the 2019 Open Championship was staged at Royal Portrush Golf Club. He remembers the internal pressure when he arrived for his tee time that Thursday -- the pressure of wanting to be the hero for his country.

Rory McIlroy admits he prioritised Royal Portrush return over career Grand Slam - The 36-year-old added a Masters green jacket to his collection in April to become the sixth player to win all four major championships.

The field also includes 49 of the world's top 50 players, from Scottie Scheffler to Rory McIlroy, ranked No. 1 and No. 2 respectively, 16 past winners, and 19 top players from the Liv Golf, the Arab Super League.

The Open returns to Royal Portrush this week, six years on from the last time the major was held at the iconic golf club. The Dunluce Links Course is going to provide a tough test for the

As the Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush, those who say Rory McIlroy shoot a record 61 around the course as a 16-year-old remember it as the day he went to "the next level" in his career.

Rory McIlroy attended the Association of Golf Writers dinner on Tuesday evening and was decked out in green — Masters green.

Wednesday marked the final practice session ahead of The Open getting underway at Royal Portrush with Rory McIlroy amongst the star names applying the finishing touches to their game prior to Thursday’s opening round.

The oldest championship in golf always brings out something new. The British Open returns to Royal Portrush for the third time. The weather has been changing every day.

Royal Portrush has a storied history in the evolution of golf in Ireland as it prepares to host The Open for a third time