Here's what to know about McIlroy's roots, from his hometown and upbringing, to his young golf career before he emerged as ...

Rory McIlroy made partial amends with a 1-under 70 in his first round that at least hasn’t played him out of the tournament.

Just as a certain Northern Irishman’s golf ball flew left, but not too far left, and safely settled in the rough, the sun ...

Six years is a long time to wait, but as Rory McIlroy stepped onto the first tee box at Royal Portrush on Thursday and the loud, but nervous cheers from the heavy Northern Ireland crowd washed over ...

Rory McIlroy admitted to feeling the pressure of a whole country’s expectations as he returned to his native Northern Ireland ...

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 ...

Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the site of Shane Lowry's triumph in 2019. As has been the ...

Yes. McIlroy debuted at the 2007 British Open as a low amateur. Since then, he has managed one win at the final golf major of ...

You see the crowds, cameras and childlike excitement before you see Rory McIlroy – the local hero is somewhere in there ...

Rain lashed from above, North Atlantic winds pummeled from the side, and thousands of excited, umbrella-wielding shapes ...

Rory McIlroy missed the cut when The Open was last played at Royal Portrush in 2019; McIlroy plays in Northern Ireland for ...

Rory McIlroy had a singular pursuit. Visit his hometown of Holywood, in Northern Ireland, and you leave knowing the truth of that.