Rory McIlroy remains in contention at The Open 2025 with the Masters champion ending Thursday’s first round just three shots behind the leaders at Royal Portrush. Matt Fitzpatrick is one of five overnight leaders,

Rory McIlroy’s wild ride at his home Open continued on day two at Royal Portrush. The Northern Irishman, from an hour down the road in Holywood, began the day three off the lead but quickly made inroads with a birdie at the first.

Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy addresses the crowd's presence after Round One of The 2025 Open Championship

McIlroy ejected on the first hole and ultimately missed the cut when The Open was last played in his home country of Northern Ireland

PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy turns heads with bold outfit in return to Royal Portrush ahead of The Open Championship.

Rory McIlroy three strokes off the early lead at The Open after an opening-round 70 at Royal Portrush; McIlroy chasing second major win of the season after his Grand Slam success at The Masters in April;

Yes. McIlroy debuted at the 2007 British Open as a low amateur. Since then, he has managed one win at the final golf major of the year. McIlroy finally completed the feat at the 2014 British Open, when the tournament was held at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Holylake, England.

McIlroy said Monday that he was overwhelmed by the reception he received six years ago in his home of Northern Ireland. Now a Grand Slam winner, he's ready for this week's championship.

The Open Championship got underway at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Co. Antrim on Thursday and Rory McIlroy has been welcomed back in classic Paddy Power style. The Irish bookmaker, notorious for displaying gag signs at major sporting events,