US EditionNo Claret Jug, but Redemption for McIlroy at Portrush
ROYAL PORTRUSH GOLF CLUB, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 20 – Rory McIlroy tied for seventh at the Open and plans a brief break before focusing on the Ryder Cup and European Tour events, aiming to maintain peak form for September.
- On Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy charged through the final two rounds to finish tied for seventh at 10-under.
- McIlroy said `I don't want to play too much leading up to that because I want to be fresh`, adding that a few weeks off in Europe will help as he eyes the Ryder Cup in September.
- Amid huge crowds 60 miles from his hometown, Rory McIlroy was the absolute fan favourite at Royal Portrush, calling it `It's been an awesome week`.
- After a brief rest, McIlroy will return for the Irish Open in two weeks and is likely to play the BMW PGA Championship before the Ryder Cup.
- Rory McIlroy now shifts focus to Europe's Ryder Cup defense at Bethpage in September, building on his career Grand Slam completed earlier this year.
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The42Rory McIlroy’s Portrush gesture completes one man’s 19-year journey to replace what was lost
David Bieleski first met Rory McIlroy when they were both 16. When they met again at Portrush almost two decades later, it completed a remarkable tale of redemption.
British Open: No Claret Jug, but redemption for McIlroy at Portrush
It was not quite the glorious homecoming Rory McIlroy had dared to dream of on his return to Royal Portrush, but it felt like redemption for Northern Ireland’s favourite sporting son after the heartbreak of six years ago.
Rory McIlroy Ready For European Vacation After Strong Finish at the Open
Rory McIlroy was the absolute fan favorite at Royal Portrush during this year’s Open Championship. With the exception of Scottie Scheffler, who went on to win the event, no player received as much ovation as the Northern Irishman. Riding on the back of this massive support from his compatriots, McIlroy charged hard through the final two rounds to contend for the title, but eventually finished tied for seventh at 10-under. Although the season isn…
Golf-No Claret Jug, but redemption for McIlroy at Portrush
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) -It was not quite the glorious homecoming Rory McIlroy had dared to dream of on his return to Royal Portrush but it felt like redemption for Northern Ireland's favourite sporting son after the heartbreak of six years ago. Read full story
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