Rory McIlroy, Royal Portrush
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Rory McIlroy is hoping to win a second Claret Jug at The Open, but the Northern Irishman let his emotions get the better of him during his second round at Royal Portrush
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Golf Digest on MSNBritish Open 2025: How Rory McIlroy used the Rules of Golf to avoid disaster Friday morningBookmark this play if Rory McIlroy is in the mix this weekend for the claret jug. McIlroy overcame a shaky driver to turn in a one-under 70 Thursday at Royal Portrush and opened his second round with a birdie.
Rory McIlroy came close to finishing among the leaders in the first round of the Open, but the back nine proved it can be a tough challenge for anyone.
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GOLF.com on MSNRory McIlroy’s savvy play kept him in the hunt while you were sleepingRory McIlroy is racing around Royal Portrush again. A smart choice on the 2nd hole kept him in the hunt at the Open while you were sleeping.
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The Mirror US on MSNJason Day admitting 'I want to break all of Rory McIlroy's clubs' speaks volumes about himRory McIlroy's genius on the golf course was summed up by how frustrated he previously left rival Jason Day as they both vie for victory at The Open Championship this week
Rory McIlroy was caught swearing on live TV during The Open, with Sky Sports forced to issue an apology following the incident
It was a return six years in the making, and it was a return that perfectly encapsulated Rory McIlroy. Making the trek back to Royal Portrush for The Open Championship -- now as a career grand slam winner -- the Northern Irishman experienced a topsy-turvy day as the hard stuff came easy and the easy stuff came hard.