Rory McIlroy arrived in his home country with unfinished business. And even though he lost the Open by seven, left with something more important.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland chips onto the 9th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Rory McIlroy may not win this Open Championship in his homeland. But on Saturday, he still gave his compatriots something special.

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy take different approaches to both golf and life. Perhaps you're drawn to one over the other.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates an eagle putt on the 12th green during Day Three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 19, 2025 in Portrush, Northern ...

Rory McIlroy's Saturday insanity at the Open Championship welcomed an unsuspecting visitor who experienced a few surprises along the way.

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland – The tone was set Saturday night. Rory McIlroy had just turned golf’s most staid championship into a rollicking summer festival, the eventgoers delirious at the prospect of ...

Rory McIlroy entered the third round at The Open Championship at his home country's Royal Portrush Golf Club on Saturday not looking like he was firmly in contention. After all, World No. 1 ...

Rory McIlroy had just rolled in a long eagle putt, and 30,000 Northern Irish faithful erupted as one. It was, McIlroy would later say, one of the loudest ovations he'd ever heard on a golf course.

Rory McIlroy found redemption at Royal Portrush six years after his nightmare 2019 missed cut, delivering the magical weekend Northern Ireland deserved.

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland – The tone was set Saturday night. Rory McIlroy had just turned golf’s most staid championship into a rollicking summer festival, the eventgoers delirious at the ...

Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 18, 2025 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts on the 1st hole during the second round ...