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McIlroy finally gets weekend home game at British Open

British Open 2025: Rory McIlroy beloved at home as Scottie Scheffler conquers the world

Rory McIlroy couldn't have asked for much more at Royal Portrush, save one thing. But there just happens to be one man unparalleled in his generation.

New York Post on MSN · 1d

Rory McIlroy makes charge at British Open ‘moving day’ — but Sunday’s task still looks impossible

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy gave the home crowds exactly what they craved on Saturday: He used the traditional third-round “moving day’’ to make a move up the leaderboard. McIlroy, who began the day at 3-under par, seven shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler, activated the huge Portrush crowds with a third-round 5-under-par 66.

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.

McIlroy, British Open and Claret Jug

The Boston Globe · 5h

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 · 7h

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 · 6h

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.

Rory McIlroy Pulls Classy Move

The New York Times · 18h

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 golfers in a vacuum. These are the 30 golfers that our crack team of Gabby Herzig, Hugh Kellenberger and Brody Miller believe are best suited to win this week at Royal Portrush.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 1d

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

Rory McIlroy made a nice run on moving day to near the top of The Open Championship leaderboard. After shooting 3 under through two rounds, McIlroy shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday, July 19 from Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland — tied for the second-lowest round of the round.

Yahoo! Sports · 5h

Rory McIlroy Pulls Classy Move After The Open Championship

Home country advantage wasn't enough for Rory McIlroy at this year's Open Championship but the 2025 Masters champion was still able to leave Royal Portrush in decent spirits. After finishing tied for seventh with a two-under Round 4,

Belfast News Letter on MSN8h

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 ...

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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 ...

AFP on MSN8h

McIlroy got everything but the win out of Northern Ireland homecoming

Rory McIlroy said he had enjoyed an "awesome week" back in Northern Ireland, even if his charge to win the British Open for a ...

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Rory McIlroy Ready For European Vacation After Strong Finish at the Open

Rory McIlroy didn't disappoint his countrymen at Royal Portrush, and is ready to spend some more time on European soil.

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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 ...

Irish Mirror on MSN12h

Inside Rory McIlroy's relationship with his wife Erica as he competes in the final round of the Open

Erica Stoll was born in New York in 1987. The pair first met in the 2012 Ryder Cup when a sleepy McIlroy got his tee times ...

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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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