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McIlroy, British Open and Claret Jug

The Boston Globe · 2h

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.

The Associated Press- Sports o… · 8m

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

Scottie Scheffler was walking down the first fairway at Royal Portrush when a shout came from outside the ropes: ''Go Rory!''

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, Royal Portrush and British Open

NBC Sports on MSN · 4h

British Open 2025: Rory McIlroy grateful for Portrush return, hopeful for at least one more Open there

Six years after his emotional missed cut at Royal Portrush, McIlroy stuck around for four days of heavy praise from the hometown crowd, which showered McIlroy all the way through his 10-under performance and T-7 finish.

Golf Digest on MSN · 4h

British Open 2025: At Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy did himself and his 'little country' proud

The 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.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 1d

British Open: Rory McIlroy produces the most bizarre shot of his life at Royal Portrush

So, this was weird: Rory McIlroy, playing his second shot from the rough on the 11th at Royal Portrush in Round 3 of the British Open, somehow managed to unearth another ball in mid-swing. The second ball was apparently embedded in the ground a few inches ahead of McIlroy's ball, and popped into the air as McIlroy's shot flew greenward.

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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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With two more rounds at Royal Portrush, can Rory McIlroy revive his greatest weapon?

Rory McIlroy will play the weekend at a Royal Portrush Open. But to contend, he'll need to straighten out his driver.

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Fairytale finish unlikely, but Rory McIlroy's Northern Ireland homecoming still highlight of unforgettable Open at Royal Portrush

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

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2025 Open takeaways: Scottie Scheffler appears unstoppable as Rory McIlroy eyes weekend run at Royal Portrush

The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major ...

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Rory McIlroy returns to Royal Portrush for first time since 2019, better prepared for what lies ahead

McIlroy said Monday that he was overwhelmed by the reception he received six years ago in his home of Northern Ireland. Now a ...

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Rory McIlroy scorecard today: Score, results at The Open Championship Round 3

Here's a look at how McIlroy scored in the third round of The Open Championship: McIlroy shot a 5-under 66 in the third round ...

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The Open 2025: Rory McIlroy can exhale entering weekend at Royal Portrush hunting the leaders at home

McIlroy has played solid enough through 36 holes at The Open Championship but will need to actually move on Moving Day ...

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