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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's legion of fans came in hope more than expectation to the final day of the British Open at Royal Portrush.
Rory McIlroy didn't disappoint his countrymen at Royal Portrush, and is ready to spend some more time on European soil.
McIlroy capped the Grand Slam in April, and called this “an awesome week" after tying for seventh place at Portrush.
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Belfast News Letter on MSNNo fairytale finish, but Rory McIlroy's Northern Ireland homecoming still highlight of unforgettable Open at Royal PortrushWhile Rory McIlroy’s Northern Ireland homecoming didn’t have the fairytale finish of winning a second Claret Jug at Royal Portrush, the atmosphere surrounding his return was still the highlight of an unforgettable Open Championship.
Legendary golfer Phil Mickelson continues to defy expectations, competing in another major championship at the age of 55. The lefty shot one under par through the first round at Royal Portrush and delivered a jaw-dropping moment on the third hole.
Rory McIlroy said catching Scottie Scheffler to win the British Open on home soil in Northern Ireland will be an unenviable task on Sunday given the world number one's supreme form.