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Rory McIlroy will play the weekend at a Royal Portrush Open. But to contend, he'll need to straighten out his driver.
Follow live coverage of the third round at the Open Championship as Scottie Scheffler looks to build his lead at Royal Portrush
Scottie Scheffler was the pre-tournament favorite entering the 2025 Open Championship, but Rory McIlroy was the big story as he looked to put the heartbreak from 2019 in the past and capture the Claret Jug in his home country of Northern Ireland.
McIlroy said Monday that he was overwhelmed by the reception he received six years ago in his home of Northern Ireland. Now a Grand Slam winner, he's ready for this week's championship.
Rory McIlroy carded a 2-under 69 in the second round of The Open to give him back-to-back under-par rounds and, most importantly, a tee time on the weekend.
The Open Championship got underway at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Co. Antrim on Thursday and Rory McIlroy has been welcomed back in classic Paddy Power style. The Irish bookmaker, notorious for displaying gag signs at major sporting events,
Former major champion Graeme McDowell believes the weight of expectation could harm Rory McIlroy's chances of a home major victory at The Open.