While Rory McIlroy’s Northern Ireland homecoming didn’t have the fairytale finish of winning a second Claret Jug at Royal Portrush, the atmosphere surrounding his return was still the highlight of an unforgettable Open Championship.

Home favourite Rory McIlroy birdied three of his first four holes to mount a third-round charge as world number Scottie Scheffler maintained his British Open lead in perfect scoring conditions on Saturday.

World number one Scottie Scheffler claims his first Open Championship title with a four-shot victory at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Scottie Scheffler took home a joint-record winner’s cheque after sealing his first Open at Royal Portrush on Sunday evening, but Rory McIlroy also secured another healthy payout following a tied seventh-placed finish.

Rory McIlroy experimentó nuevamente esa sensación de zozobra en el primer hoyo en Royal Portrush. De acuerdo, el héroe

Legendary golfer Phil Mickelson continues to defy expectations, competing in another major championship at the age of 55. The lefty shot one under par through the first round at Royal Portrush and delivered a jaw-dropping moment on the third hole.

Rory McIlroy may not win this Open Championship in his homeland. But on Saturday, he still gave his compatriots something special. The post Rory McIlroy gave his people hope at this Open. That’s all they wanted appeared first on Golf.

The Athletic has live coverage of the final round of the 2025 Open Championship. The final major of the year is here, and it might be the most beautiful one yet. The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland,