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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

The Boston Globe · 12h

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 · 14h

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.

Rory McIlroy beloved at home

NBC Sports on MSN · 9h

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.

Yahoo! Sports · 15h

On a different level – Rory McIlroy hails Open champion Scottie Scheffler

It would have required a fast start and shooting something close to the 61 McIlroy shot on this course as a 16-year-old – virtually impossible in a major setting. Scottie Scheffler will attempt to complete the career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday at the 2026 U.

Irish Star on MSN · 2h

Rory McIlroy shares The Open Championship wish after failing to chase down Scottie Scheffler

Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for seventh place at The Open, where Scottie Scheffler eased to a four-shot victory over Harris English at Royal Portrush

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The Rory McIlroy effect and a timely boost for NI's sporting reputation

The collapse of plans to host matches in football's Euro 2028 tournament in Belfast damaged Northern Ireland's reputation in ...

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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 ...

Belfast News Letter on MSN15h

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

AFP on MSN15h

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 ...

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 ...

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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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