'You don’t want to let them down' – Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope
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.
Open Sport News
Home favourite Rory McIlroy rewards fans with strong start at Royal Portrush
Rory McIlroy put on a show for the thousands of fans who cheered his every move at his home Open at Royal Portrush as the Masters champion moved himself into contention on the first day.
Jacob Skov Olesen overcomes major inexperience to set early lead at The Open
World number 354 Jacob Skov Olesen made light of his major inexperience to set the early clubhouse lead at The Open at Portrush with a four-under-par 67.
Northern Ireland’s leaders hail return of The Open to Portrush
Northern Ireland’s First and deputy First Ministers have hailed the return of The Open as showcasing the region to the world.
Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin and Nicolai Hojgaard take early lead at the Open
Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin and Ryder Cup winner Nicolai Hojgaard led from the front on the first day of The Open on a testing morning for scoring at Royal Portrush.
Padraig Harrington gets Open under way at Royal Portrush
Two-time champion Padraig Harrington got the 153rd Open Championship under way, backed by loud Irish support at Royal Portrush.
Justin Rose re-energised following ‘comedown’ in wake of Masters near miss
Justin Rose accepts losing out to Rory McIlroy in a play-off at the Masters may have impacted subsequent performances but believes he is now over his “comedown”.
Rory McIlroy admits he prioritised Royal Portrush return over career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy may have begun another year with the ambition of completing a career Grand Slam but a return to his home Open at Royal Portrush was the one week he was really looking forward to.