Rory McIlroy on pressure of being home hope - The Northern Irishman was cheered throughout his opening round at Royal Portrush.

Rory McIlroy entered the 2025 Scottish Open needing to regain the top-tier form he flashed earlier in the year when he won three tournaments, including the Masters, which secured his career grand slam.

The Northern Irishman was given a hero’s welcome from his home crowd. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Rory McIlroy was in a relaxed mood during final practice on Wednesday at the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush, as the Masters champion looks to win his home major

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.

Rory McIlroy discussed the burden he carried with him before winning the 2025 Masters and completing golf's grand slam during an interview with ESPN. ... Masters Tournament 2025. Add Topic.

Rory McIlroy attended the Association of Golf Writers dinner on Tuesday evening and was decked out in green — Masters green.