'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.
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.
Golf superfan gets tattooed with star players ahead of Open’s return to Portrush
A golf superfan who has been tattooed with the faces of some of Europe’s best players ahead of the Open has won the approval of one of the stars inked on his leg.
Rory McIlroy determined to embrace adulation on Royal Portrush return
Rory McIlroy wants to embrace the expectations which come with The Open in his native Northern Ireland after admitting he was ill-prepared for the outpouring of emotion which accompanied his appearance at Royal Portrush in 2019.