'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.
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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.
Jon Rahm - Bad timing, frustration led to snippy comment at fan - ESPN
Jon Rahm downplayed a terse interaction with a fan during the first round of The Open Championship on Thursday, crediting the situation to unfortunate timing and his ensuing reaction to frustration.
Matt Fitzpatrick dunks in spectacular chip shot for birdie at The Open
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Scheffler makes bright British Open start before McIlroy takes center stage
Scheffler, though, is well-placed to launch his challenge for a fourth major and a first Claret Jug despite a series of wayward tee shotsMcIlroy is the star attraction for the close to 280,000 spectators set to attend the four days of playPORTRUSH, UK: World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to the British Open with a three-under par round at a rain-swept Royal Portrush on Thursday before home favorite Rory McIlroy began his tournament in front of huge crowds.Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, China’s Li Haotong and Dane Jacob Skov Olesen hold the clubhouse lead at four under par after enjoying the better of the weather conditions in early tee-off times.Scheffler, though, is well-placed to launch his challenge for a fourth major and a first Claret Jug despite a series of wayward tee shots.The American hit just three fairways but still produced one of the best rounds of the day thanks to his brilliant approach play.“When it’s raining sideways, it’s actually, believe it or not, not that easy to get the ball in the fairway.
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Mickelson rolls back years with early magic at Portrush
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland :Former Open champion Phil Mickelson served up some of the old magic as the American veteran opened with an impressive one-under 70 at rain-hit Royal Portrush on Thursday.
Phil Mickelson catches 'break' for his best Open start in years - ESPN
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Using a combination of skill, luck and experience, 55-year-old Phil Mickelson turned back the clock at Royal Portrush on Thursday as he plotted his way through 18 holes before the weather worsened and carded a 1-under 70 for his best opening round at an Open Championship since 2016.