Dean Burmester has a secret weapon in his bag at the Open Championship, one that sometimes draws awe from his opponents. The ...

Just as a certain Northern Irishman’s golf ball flew left, but not too far left, and safely settled in the rough, the sun ...

More than 250,000 spectators will descend on Royal Portrush this week but millions more will be watching from the comfort of ...

Rory McIlroy admitted to feeling the pressure of a whole country’s expectations as he returned to his native Northern Ireland for The Open at Portrush.

McIlroy didn't play his best Thursday at Royal Portrush but shot 1-under 70 and is three shots off the 18-hole lead.

That was set by McIlroy’s Ryder Cup team-mate Matt Fitzpatrick, whose 67 was the lowest opening round of his major career, world number 354 Jacob Skov Olesen, China’s Li Haotong, South African Chris ...

It was ugly at times and he barely located a fairway but Rory McIlroy's homecoming party at Royal Portrush did not go as flat ...

Rory McIlroy had a singular pursuit. Visit his hometown of Holywood, in Northern Ireland, and you leave knowing the truth of that.

Here's what to know about McIlroy's roots, from his hometown and upbringing, to his young golf career before he emerged as ...

The field also includes 49 of the world's top 50 players, from Scottie Scheffler to Rory McIlroy, ranked No. 1 and No. 2 ...

Amid historic anticipation, Rory McIlroy tees off at the British Open in his native Northern Ireland. Fans hope for triumph, ...