Rory McIlroy's nightmare start to The Open Championship at Royal Portrush six years ago left a lasting impact on Tom McKibbin, who was feeling the nerves ahead of his opening round

Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope - The Northern Irishman was cheered throughout his opening round at Royal Portrush.

The 153rd Open Championship got underway at the Royal Portrush on Thursday. On the opening day, the slow play of The post Rory McIlroy and Group Taking Nearly 6 Hours to Complete Round 1 of Open Championship Has Fans Fuming appeared first on FirstSportz.

Rory McIlroy was in a relaxed mood during final practice on Wednesday at the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, as the Masters champion looks to win his home major

Rory McIlroy completed the career grand slam at the Masters in April, but apparently that was not his biggest goal of the season.

Just 12 hours after finishing runner-up at the Scottish Open to relative PGA Tour newcomer Chris Gotterup, Rory McIlroy took to the first tee at Royal Portrush for his first practice round ahead of the Open Championship. The tournament takes place in his native Northern Ireland at a course where 16-year-old McIlroy set the course record.

Rory McIlroy entered the 2025 Scottish Open needing to regain the top-tier form he flashed earlier in the year when he won three tournaments, including the Masters, which secured his career grand slam.

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